Extension
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| 2031 - Family Development General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2031.8) | 1214 |
Number of individuals reporting improved parenting skills (i.e., skills to prepare child for life; use positive discipline techniques; use of empathy, family rules and effective boundaries; effective self-care techniques) |
| 2031.7) | 1214 |
Number of individuals (parents, caregivers, grandparent, or relative) reporting improved personal knowledge (i.e., developmental stages of a child, techniques to encourage positive development, positive discipline techniques for children, healthy ways to promote children’s success in schools, and signs of abuse and neglect) |
| 2031.9) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported using specific preventative and positive discipline techniques in response to child’s misbehavior |
| 2031.10) | 0 |
Number of individuals who practice effective parenting skills, such as parental empathy, proper ways of establishing family rules and/or boundaries, or concrete support of their child |
| 2031.11) | 0 |
Number of individuals who sought support from local community organizations and/or its individual members |
| 2031.12) | 0 |
Number of individuals who extended any type of support to another parent, grandparent, or relative raising a child |
| 2031.13) | 0 |
Number of participants who reported that they better understand the importance of caregiving preparation as a result of aging programs |
| 2031.14) | 0 |
Number of participants who attended parenting-related programs not identified as a “major program.” Major parent-related programs include: Parenting a Second Time Around, Grandparents as Parents, Nurturing Parenting, and Nurturing Fathers |
| 2031.15) | 0 |
Number of participants who attended age-related programs focused on relationships/communication/caregiving and other issues facing aging families not identified as a “major program.” Major age-related programs include: Keys to Embracing Again, 10 Warning Signs, and AARP Prepare to Care |
Author: Rachel Hance
Major Program: Family Development General
It is through our valued partnership with the Allen, Logan, and Simpson Community Early Childhood Council that we, the Logan County Cooperative Extension Service, seek to improve school readiness in Logan County by educating, encouraging, and engaging families. Kindergarten readiness means that each child enters school ready to engage in and benefit from early learning experiences that best promote the child’s success. The kindergarten screener measures readiness in five important domains,
Author: Rachel Hance
Major Program: Family Development General
During 2020 most families spent more time together at home due to global pandemic restrictions. Along with the increased time spent at home, many families faced financial struggles, food insecurity and looked for new ways to keep children entertained while at home. According to the American Health Rankings, Kentucky had an unemployment rate of 4.9% and a poverty rate of 16.2% in 2020.To meet the needs of these families, the Logan County Cooperative Extension Service Family and Consum
