Clay County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020





4001 - 4-H Youth Development Programming
4001.2) 200

Number of youth who indicated they try to learn from their mistakes (Common Measures UN 3)

4001.3) 0

Number of youth who indicated they are willing to work hard on something difficult (Common Measures UN 4)

4001.4) 230

Number of youth who indicated they stop to think about their choices before making a decision (Common Measures UN 5)

4001.5) 306

Number of youth who indicated they think about how their choices affect others (Common Measures UN 6)

4001.1) 560

Number of youth who indicated they like to learn new things (Common Measures UN 1)

4001.6) 0

Number of youth who indicated they set goals for themselves (Common Measures UN 7)

4001.7) 0

Number of youth who indicated they keep trying until they reach their goals (Common Measures UN 8)

4001.8) 0

Number of youth who indicated they treat others the way they want to be treated (Common Measures UN 9)

4001.9) 0

Number of youth who indicated they follow the rules even if no one is watching (Common Measures UN 10)

4001.10) 0

Number of youth who indicated they are willing to try something they may get wrong (Common Measures UN 21)

4001.11) 222

Number of youth who indicated they are connected to a caring adult.

4001.12) 298

Number of youth who applied the skills they learned in 4-H to home, school, or community.



Success Stories

4-H Clubs Contribute to Building Self-Confidence

Author: Alissa Ackerman

Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming

4-H Clubs Contribute to Building Self-Confidence

Through 4-H, kids experience a variety of opportunities that support developing leadership skills, building self-confidence and experiencing a sense of belonging. Positive youth development studies have found individuals involved in 4-H, compared to other students, are two times more likely to be civically engaged in their community, four times more likely to contribute to their community, two times more likely to make healthier lifestyle choices, and research has also revealed other positive fi

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Truth and Consequences Program

Author: Jeffrey Casada

Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming

Truth and Consequences - Clay County Kentucky has an ongoing problem with drugs, methamphetamine, oxycodone, opioids  and other various illegal and prescription drugs.  Nineteen years ago our county hosted a March on Drugs; on a rainy day in the Fall we had over 200 march through town.   Many of our arrests for DUI are drug related rather than alcohol related. There is a need for continued substance abuse prevention and intervention in Clay County.  You only have to read the

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Grab & Go Bags Provide New Opportunities

Author: Alissa Ackerman

Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming

Grab & Go Bags Provide New Opportunities

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic impacts, many individuals in Clay County have been unemployed and have learned to take on a new role of being a full-time “at-home teacher” for their children. With many businesses shutting down and limited resources in the county, numerous families have struggled at home with their mental health, accessing food, finances, and limited engagement with others. To alleviate stress and provide helpful, educational resources for children and families during th

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