Extension
It Starts With Us
Life Skills Development
Life Skills Development
Kelly Woods, Chris Duncan
Embracing Life as We Age (general)
Managing in Tough Times
Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum
How we live life is ever-changing but learning basic life skills is still as important as ever. Learning to practice healthy habits, select clothing to emphasize one’s best appearance, create and live within a budget, prepare nutritious meals safely, nurture children, create a safe and pleasant home environment, practice common courtesies, and form relationships with others—
all of these skills are basic to everyday life. Many schools no longer include family and consumer sciences classes in the curriculum. Reality is
that today’s youth and adults are busier than ever. Many of these basic life skills are not consistently taught at home or at school.
Situations have been identified through County Extension Council, program councils and community issues activities and feedback. Extension Council reviewed and prioritized several top county issues that Extension can address through programs: Family Development & Cultivating Family Living; Financial Skills; and Beginning Farmer and Self Reliance Skills. Character Education was ranked at the top of the list.
Oldham County population has remained relatively flat over the last few years and is currently at 61,412. Unemployment rose from 3.0% in 2000 to 8.6% in 2009 and is currently at 6.6%. The poverty rate rose from 4.4% in 2000 to 6.4% in 2011, and the child poverty rate rose from 5.3% to 8.0% from 2000 to 2011. (UK CEDIK data)
Participants will teach others acquired skills, helping build community stability.
Participants will apply skills learned to reach individual goals and strengthen family stability.
Participants learn new skills that support personal and family growth.
Long-term Outcome: Participants will teach others acquired skills, helping build community stability.
Indicator: Exit Survey completed by participants.
Method: Survey
Timeline: 2017 - 2018 program year
Intermediate Outcome: Participants will apply skills learned to reach individual goals and strengthen family stability.
Indicator: Program evaluation completed by the teacher
Method: On line survey
Timeline: 2017 - 2018 program year
Initial Outcome: Participants learn new skills that support personal and family growth.
Indicator: Evaluation completed by youth
Method: Pre and Post Evaluation
Timeline: 2017 - 2018 program year
Audience: Youth ages 9 to 13
Project or Activity: Santa’s Workshops
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Curriculum
Inputs: Curriculum, 4-H Volunteers and Teens, Homemakers, Master Gardeners, CES Staff
Date: December 2017
Activity: Reality Store
Audience: Freshman (South Oldham High & Oldham County High)and Juniors (North Oldham High School)
Content or Curriculum: It's Your Reality
Inputs: Rotary Clubs Participation, Funding from Oldham County Schools and Metro United Way, Extension Staff and Volunteers, Oldham County Health Department, Oldham County Library
Date: September 2017- North Oldham High and March 2018 for Oldham County High and April 2018 for South Oldham High school
Activity: 4-H Horticulture Club
Audience: Youth age 9 to 14
Content or Curriculum: Junior Master Gardeners
Inputs: County Horticulture Assistant
Date: Monthly- School Year 2017-2018
Audience: Oldham County limited resource families
Activity: Money Management Classes
Content or Curriculum: Moneywise materials and newsletters
Input: FCS Agent
Date: Third Wednesday or each month
Audience: Adults interested in improving sewing skills
Activity: Come Sew with Us Sewing classes
Content or Curriculum: Economical sewing projects
Inputs: Master Clothing Volunteer and FCS Agent
Date: Fourth Monday Evening August - April
Author: Kelly Woods
Major Program: Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum
The Oldham County 4-H Shooting Sports program develops character, commitment and many other important life skills. The lessons learned in Shooting Sports can be applied to every aspect of daily life, especially the relationship between hard work and personal success. The Shooting Sports program continues to be identified as a top priority within the Oldham County 4-H Program, requiring partnerships with local land owners, fair board and a local indoor shooting range. The Oldham County 4-H S
Author: Christine Duncan
Major Program: Artistic Skill Development
Homemaker leaders in Oldham County and the Louisville Area wanted to share their knowledge and expertise with members of the community who entered their handmade projects in the KEHA Cultural Arts competition, county fairs, or Kentucky State Fair. In a day long seminar, judges and former winners of various artistic categories discussed criteria, demonstrated techniques, and presented examples of quality winning entries. Participants were encouraged to enter their projects in competitions f
Author: Christine Duncan
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
Better ChoicesOldham County is ranked highest for health and wealth in Kentucky. Unfortunately, there is a high rate of substance abuse. Binge drinking and opioid usage have greatly increased in the past few years. Currently, Oldham County has an alarming rate for binge drinking that is 3 % above the state average. Drug Court, in Oldham County, is dedicated to prevention of recidivism of residents by providing rehabilitation to substance abusers. The Oldham County FCS Agent, in collaboration wit
Author: Christine Duncan
Major Program: Food Preservation
The locally grown food movement has gained greater interest and popularity in Oldham County in recent years. As more families plant vegetable gardens or make large purchases at Farmers’ Markets the need for information and advanced cooking skills associated with food preservation become greater.To meet this need the Oldham County Family and Consumer Science agent arranged a series of “Canning Boot Camp” classes. Time saving techniques and food safety requirements were stre
