Extension
It Starts With Us
Family and Consumer Sciences
Empowering youth to reach their full potential
Brittany Thomas
Family and Consumer Science
As we progress in to the 21st century a number of factors have gained prevalence within Family and Consumer Science driven by the increase of online and mobile shopping, the rise of video based at home tutorials, and the shifting family structures as evident by 17% of stay-at-home parents being fathers. The ever-changing landscape of the family and the consumer highlights the need for a responsive and innovative FCS program while also providing the basic needs that all families have as they navigate lives many challenges. Kentucky 4-H Seeks to meet these needs through working with youth and families in a variety of situations to increase their consumer awareness, financial management, nutrition, culinary arts, textiles, housing, and human development.
• Be responsible and contributing individuals and family members
• Gain and maintain employment through life skill development
• Contribute to a safe and healthy home and community.
Utilize and practice life skills in projects and life situations
Project a positive image and self-confidence
Practice responsible consumer and financial decision-making
Practice healthy eating choices
Make choices that lead to responsible and beneficial results
Adopt habits and skills that contribute toward employability in the future
Gain knowledge and develop skills in Family & Consumer Sciences projects and programs
Understand the decision-making process
Gain skills in setting a goal and developing a plan of action
Learn to read and follow instructions
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Youth who engage in FCS project Work
Indicator of Success for Outcome
Youth complete a FCS Project
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4-H Common Measures Universal Survey
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Audience: Youth ages 9-18
Project or Activity: 4-H Family Life/Babysitting Clinic
Content or Curriculum: KY 4-H Babysitting Curriculum
Inputs: Teachers, Community Leaders
Date: Fall 2022-2023
Audience: Youth ages 9-18
Project or Activity: Sewing Classes, Fashion Revue and Sewing Day Camp
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Sewing Curriculum
Inputs: Certified Master Clothing Volunteers, Homemakers, Parents
Date: July 2022 and February-May 2023
Audience: Youth ages 9-18
Project or Activity: 4-H Food Preparation & Nutrition
Content or Curriculum: Super Star Chef, Teen Cuisine, 4-H Cooking, Jump into Food and Fitness, Put it up, International Foods, Exploring MyPlate, Wellness in Kentucky, What’s on Your Plate, Literacy, Eating, and Activity for Primary (LEAP)
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Date: Ongoing
Author: Brittany Thomas
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
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Author: Brittany Thomas
Major Program: Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
In August of 2021, the Lincoln Trail Area Extension Homemakers conducted a SWOT analysis at their area meeting. This meeting consisted of county and club officers, chairmen, and members from each of the 8 counties in the Lincoln Trail Area. While many strengths of the Extension Homemakers organization were listed, weaknesses still arose. Lack of technology, fundraising, structure, size, and more were all listed as minor weaknesses. However, a few kept rising to the top – mentioned again an
Author: Brittany Thomas
Major Program: Positive Employability
A high school student ambassador group through the Marion County High School with 38 participants was held at the Marion County Cooperative Extension Office. The lesson was presented by the Family and Consumer Science (FCS) Agent, using activities from the 4H Etiquette and Manners Day Camp Curriculum. These activities were focused on table etiquette/mealtime manners and table setting.Table manners play a vital role in making a favorable impression. Manners are crucial for students learn for mult
