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| 4041 - Family and Consumer Science | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4041.1) | 411 |
Number of youth who participated in education related to family and consumer sciences (KOSA) |
| 4041.2) | 42 |
Number of youth who completed a 4-H Family and Consumer Science Project (PRACTICE) |
| 4041.3) | 158 |
Number of youth who practiced financial decision-making skills as a result of what they learned in 4-H (SEEC) |
| 4041.5) | 2 |
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #13 “Is 4-H a place where you have a chance to be a leader?” (SEEC) |
| 4041.4) | 2 |
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #6 “Is 4-H A place where you get to figure out things for yourself?” (SEEC) |
Author: Alexandria Bryant
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
The United States is facing tough financial times. It is never too early to learn how to manage finances or be a smart shopper. Kentucky 4-H offers financial and consumer education to help youth develop sound financial management skills. Teaching young people about finances early is very important in helping them establish sound financial practices as they age. A study conducted by researchers at Cambridge University in 2013 found that youth establish money habits as early as age 7. A 2014 study
