Parenting and Life Skills DevelopmentPlan of Work

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Carroll County CES

Title:
Parenting and Life Skills Development
MAP:
Achieving a Healthy Lifestyle
Agents Involved:
Joyce Doyle, Christy Eastwood, Maggie Forsee
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Family Development General
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Child Development General
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Family and Consumer Science
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Health & Wellbeing
Situation:

School-readiness is a broad term that refers to multiple precursor cognitive physical, and social-emotional skills that indicate young children are prepared to learn and thrive in the school environment. A wide body of research shows a strong foundation in school readiness is indicative of school success. Emerging research also indicates that there is s synergistic effort when early learning activities activate physical and cognitive skills simultaneously, as opposed to doing so in isolation However, in the state of Kentucky only 50% of children are deemed school-ready when they enter Kindergarten. These numbers indicate a need for more activities that support school readiness by building multiple skill sets simultaneously. Carroll County falls below the state average at only 47% of students are ready for kindergarten according to the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood Development.


 People are living longer. Kentucky's current population of seniors (65+) is 13.3%, a number that is expected to double in the next 40 years due to the aging Baby Boomers (post WWII babies born between 1946-1964). Approximately 25% of Kentucky's population includes Boomers, who, in 2011, started turning 65. Meanwhile, babies born in Kentucky in 2011 are projected to live to be 75 years old (3 years younger than national average). Whether it is the graying of America or extended life expectancy, aging is a lifespan process. Therefore, it is important to acknowledge and celebrate the changes that accompany aging and help individuals, families and communities manage the challenges and discover the positive aspects of life transitions and growing older.

Long-Term Outcomes:
Intermediate Outcomes:
Initial Outcomes:
Evaluation:

Outcome: Improved personal strengths and self-control, interpersonal communication, life skills including wise decision-making; adjust and maintain environmental factors to promote independent aging

Long-term.

Indicator: Increased positive parent/caregiver and child interactions; improved quality of life from change in home environment and increase physical activity and caregiver knowledge

Number of caregivers reporting improved gross motor skills, social-emotional skills, and early literacy skills with their child.

Method: Surveys, evaluations, testimonials, informal feedback; observation, informal feedback, surveys, evaluations

Kentucky Governor’s Office of Early Childhood Kindergarten Readiness Results.

Timeline: 2-4 months following end of program; on a yearly basis

Outcome:

Intermediate.

Indicator:

Number of children increasing their ability to express emotion.

Method:

Survey (Stories, Songs, and Stretches)

Timeline

April 25/May 25


Outcome:

Initial.

Indicator:

Number of parents who express learning new activities to engage their children at home.  Number of caregivers improving skills/knowledge in child development, discipline and guidance, legal issues, and advocacy.

Method:

Evaluation 

Timeline:

8 months – 2 years

Learning Opportunities:

Audience:

Preschool-Aged Children and Parents

Project or Activity:

Theme days at the library

Content or Curriculum:

Playdates at the Library

Inputs:

FCS Agent, Carroll County Public Library, Early childhood Development Program, Carroll County Preschool 

Date(s):

April 25/May 25


Audience:

Carroll County Senior Center Participants

Project or Activity:

Monthly nutrition lessons

Content or Curriculum:

MyPlate, NEP curriculum

Inputs:

FCS Extension Agent, Time, Money

Date(s):

July, August, September, October, November, December 2024

Jan., Feb., March, April, May, June 2025


Audience:

Carroll County Youth and Parents

Project or Activity:

4-H Volunteers and Homemakers

Content or Curriculum:

4-H Project Books

Inputs:

Extension Agents, Staff Assistant, Volunteers, 4-H Project Books, Time, Money

Date(s):

March thru December 2024

January thru September 2025


Audience:

Carroll County Youth, 6th and 8th Grade

Project or Activity:                  

Dollars and Sense

Reality Store

Content or Curriculum:          

Dollars and Sense Facilitator Guide  Reality Store Facilitator Guide

Inputs:                                     

Extension Agents, Extension Staff, Volunteers, UK Publications, Carroll County Middle School Staff, Money, Time

Date(s):                                   

March 2025



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