Marion County CES

Title:

Family and Consumer Sciences

MAP:

Empowering youth to reach their full potential

Agents Involved:

Amanda Sublett

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Family and Consumer Science

Situation:

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. 

Long-Term Outcomes:

• 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.  

Intermediate Outcomes:

• 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  

Initial Outcomes:

• 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  

Evaluation:

Initial Outcome:  

• Outcome to be Evaluated 

• Youth who engage in FCS project Work 

• Indicator of Success for Outcome 

• Youth complete a FCS Project 

• Method of Evaluation 

• 4-H Common Measures Universal Survey 

 

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Learning Opportunities:

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 2023-2024  

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 2023 and February-May 2024

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

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