Strengthening Family & Consumer SciencesPlan of Work

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Adair County CES

Title:
Strengthening Family & Consumer Sciences
MAP:
Family & Consumer Sciences
Agents Involved:
Dylan Gentry
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Economic and Business Development - FCS
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Active Living and Health Promotions General
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Food Preparation and Preservation
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud
Situation:

In 2019, Adair County Citizens identified health, wellness, and families among the top priority issues through the Extension Community needs assessment.  When compared to the state of Kentucky, Adair County falls below average for median household income and above average for unemployment, child poverty, and uninsured individuals. Combined, these issues put strains on families mental, physical, and financial health.  

Family and Consumer Science programs offered by the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service are equipped to address the issues to serve as a catalyst to to make Adair a more vibrant community.

Long-Term Outcomes:

Create safe homes within environments that promote and support the physical, financial and mental well-being of families throughout the life cycle.


Intermediate Outcomes:

Examine personal positive employability opportunities on a regular basis (at least annually).

Change in behavior related to healthy aging, independent aging and quality aging.

Participate in an activity or event that improves the built or natural environment.

Initial Outcomes:

Participants will identify one tangible and attainable way that they can increase their employability and workplace competitiveness.

Change in awareness, knowledge, and aspirations related to healthy aging, independent aging and quality aging.

Participants will identify one or more practices that will improve going green, disaster preparedness and a built environment.


Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Participants will identify short, medium, and long-term employment goals and objectives related to maintaining and improving their positive employability characteristics.
Indicator: Participants will improve their ability to apply and interview for jobs.
Method: Observations and evaluations
Timeline: Year-round

Intermediate Outcome: Increased confidence in the workplace
Indicator: Participants will work on one or more aspects of professional workplace interaction
Method: Evaluation tools in the curriculum
Timeline: Summer 2024

Long-term Outcome: Improved the quality of their life resulting in a stronger family.
Indicator: Increase the number of individuals reporting improved workplace satisfaction and economic well-being.
Method: Evaluation tools in the curriculum
 Timeline: Summer 2024

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: General Public
Project or Activity: Economic Development and Workforce Prep
Content or Curriculum: Job Interview Prep
Inputs: FCS Program Council
Date: Summer 2024 and Fall 2025

Audience: General Public
Project or Activity: Embracing Life as We Age
Content or Curriculum: KEHA Lesson Resources
Inputs: FCS Agent and Specialist
 Date: Fall 2024 and Spring 2025

Audience: General Public
Project or Activity: Homemakers
Content or Curriculum: KEHA Lesson Resources
Inputs: Agents, Volunteers
Date: All Year

Audience: General Public
Project or Activity: Plate it Up! Kentucky Proud
Content or Curriculum: Recipe Cards
Inputs: Agent, volunteers, specialist
Date: Winter 2025

Audience: General Public
Project or Activity: Disaster Preparedness
Content or Curriculum: Resilience in the Face of Disaster
Inputs: Agents
Date: Fall 2025

Audience: Head start
Project or Activity: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices
Content or Curriculum: LEAP
Inputs: Agent
Date: Fall 2023 and Spring 2024

Audience: General Public
Project or Activity: Food Preparation and Preservation
Content or Curriculum: Salsa Making
Inputs: Agent and Volunteers
 Date: Summer 2024



Success Stories

Cajun Cooking

Author: Dylan Gentry

Major Program: Food Preparation and Preservation

Cajun Cooking

Describe the Issue or SituationLake Cumberland area residents have expressed a growing interest in learning more about diverse cultures and their culinary traditions. Many community members have been looking for opportunities to explore different styles of cooking and expand their culinary skills. However, they have lacked access to affordable, hands-on cooking classes that also provide cultural education.Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable)To addre

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Introduction to Photography

Author: Dylan Gentry

Major Program: Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association

Introduction to Photography

Describe the Issue or Situation:In the Lake Cumberland Area, many Homemakers had an interest in photography but lacked the necessary skills to fully engage with the craft. Photography skills were seen as valuable for capturing family memories, documenting events, and entering photos into local Homemaker competitions. Many participants felt underprepared to effectively use their cameras, limiting their ability to participate in photo contests and community projects. In particular, capturing high-

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