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4-H Youth Development - Family and Consumer Science
4-H Youth Development Education
Prim, Farley, Agnew, Boschert, Butsch
Family and Consumer Science
As we progress into the 21st century, a number of factors have gained prevalence within Family and Consumer Sciences 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 through 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. Adopting basic life skills related to family and consumer sciences enable youth to gain basic employability skills, knowledge of workplace etiquette, and good budgeting habits. A recent study found that 71% of parents surveyed have reluctance discussing financial matters with their kids (T. Rowe Price 2016 Parents, Kids, and Money Survey).
Youth participants will make better decisions about academic achievement, economic success, and overall career related choices. Youth will be responsible and contributing individuals and family members. Youth will gain & maintain employment through life skill development.
Youth will practice responsible consumer and financial decision-making. They will adopt habits and skills that contribute toward employability in the future. They will make choices that lead to responsible and beneficial results.
Youth will gain the knowledge and skills to make the best decisions related to academic and career choices. Participants aspire to go beyond original plan for education and/or level of employment. They will understand the decision-making process.
Long-Term Outcome: Youth participants will make better decisions about academic achievement, economic success, and overall career-related choices.
Indicator: Measured through evaluation and verbal assessments
Method: Post Evaluation and observations
Timeline: throughout the program and end of program
Intermediate Outcome: Youth will use practical information focusing on: communication, positive first impressions, career options, resume writing and interviewing skills.
Indicator: Measured through observation and evaluation from teachers and agents before, during and after program.
Method: Post Evaluation and observations
Timeline: throughout the program and end of program
Initial Outcome: Youth will gain the knowledge and skills to make the best decisions related to academic and career choices. Participants aspire to go beyond original plan for education and/or level of employment.
Indicator: Measured through observation and evaluation from teachers and agents before, during and after program.
Method: Post Evaluation and observations
Timeline: throughout the program and end of program
Audience: Elementary School Students
Project or Activity: Dollars and Sense
Content or Curriculum: UK curriculum
Inputs: Paid staff, volunteers, high school students, district board funds, school facilities, family resource centers.
Date: Spring 2025
Audience: Middle and High School Students
Project or Activity: Reality Store
Content or Curriculum: UK curriculum
Inputs: Paid staff, volunteers, high school students, district board funds, school facilities, youth service centers.
Date: Fall 2024, Spring 2025
Audience: Campbell County Families of Youth (K-12)
Project or Activity: Piggy Bank Contest
Content or Curriculum: America Saves Resources/Managing Money in Tough Times
Inputs: FCS Agents, 4-H Agents and Assistants, America Saves and Managing Money in Tough Times publications and resources.
Date: September 1, 2024—January 31, 2025
