Extension
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| 4041 - Family and Consumer Science | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4041.5) | 150 |
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) |
| 4041.3) | 150 |
Number of youth who practiced financial decision-making skills as a result of what they learned in 4-H (SEEC) |
| 4041.2) | 0 |
Number of youth who completed a 4-H Family and Consumer Science Project (PRACTICE) |
| 4041.1) | 379 |
Number of youth who participated in education related to family and consumer sciences (KOSA) |
| 4041.4) | 143 |
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: Alissa Ackerman
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
According to Afterschool Alliance, 80 percent of youth spend the majority of their waking hours outside of the classroom setting, and 1 in 5 students are alone after the school day ends. This concern was also voiced by members of the Clay County Extension Council and local Family Resource Centers. The Clay County 4-H program chose to address this issue by hosting 4-H Family Engagement Nights open to all youth throughout the county and their families. Afterschool programs, such as 4-H Family Enga
Author: Alissa Ackerman
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
According to the National Education Association, teaching manners and etiquette at an early age is crucial in order for youth to have a successful future. Many children do not have the opportunity at home to learn this skill, which leaves educators and other organizations with the responsibility to instill this important life skill in youth.When discussing the needs of students in the local school system, the 4-H Manners Program is requested on a regular basis more and more each year. This
