Christian County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018





4031 - Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum
4031.1) 414

Number of youth who reported that they followed instructions step-by-step to do or make things themselves

4031.2) 414

Number of youth who reported that they followed safe practices

4031.3) 414

Number of youth who reported that they demonstrated what they learned to do for themselves

4031.4) 414

Number of youth who are more aware of preparing and eating healthy, local food



Success Stories

Developing skills to prepare for the future

Author: Kaitlyne Metsker

Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum

Developing skills to prepare for the future

According to Kentucky 4-H in the 4-H Family and Consumer Sciences projects, youth enhance the personal skills they often learn within the family and home--how to dress to impress; cook a variety of foods; plan a meal; select clothing within the family budget; mend or make one's own clothing; maintain a healthy weight by eating the right way; get along with others; decorate and maintain one's space or room; spend money wisely; create a budget and live within it; practice good manners; mak

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Developing Skills to Prepare for the Future

Author: Kendriana Price

Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum

According to Kentucky 4-H in the 4-H Family and Consumer Sciences projects, youth enhance the personal skills they often learn within the family and home--how to dress to impress; cook a variety of foods; plan a meal; select clothing within the family budget; mend or make one's own clothing; maintain a healthy weight by eating the right way; get along with others; decorate and maintain one's space or room; spend money wisely; create a budget and live within it; practice good manners; mak

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Land-Grant Institutions Partner to Bring Collaborative 4-H Program to Christian County

Author: Kendriana Price

Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum

Land-Grant Institutions Partner to Bring Collaborative 4-H Program to Christian County

According to Childcare Aware of America, in 2017 before and after school childcare for school-aged children costs families $5,389. In Christian County 27% of the population that is under the age of 18, and 60% of those youth are in low-income families (below the 200% of the federal poverty level) as reported by Kentucky Kids Count 2017 Data Book. Although the county has 1,260 less children in low-income families (below the 200% of the federal poverty level), this is still 12% higher than other y

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