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| 2037 - Nurturing Families (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2037.1) | 314 |
Number of individuals (parents or caregivers) reporting improved personal skills (such as increased personal strengths, interpersonal communication and life skills to strengthen families) |
| 2037.2) | 314 |
Number of individuals demonstrating nurturing attitudes and behaviors by caring for the health and well-being of individuals throughout the lifespan. |
| 2037.3) | 314 |
Number of individuals reporting behaviors that foster the optimal development of children and youth |
| 2037.4) | 314 |
Number of parents and/or caregivers who practice one or more parental leadership skills (such as parental empathy, proper ways of establishing family rules, and concrete support their child to develop a sense of positive self-worth) |
| 2037.5) | 314 |
Number of individuals actively engaged in collaborations and programs that build community capacity to nurture families |
Author: Lora Howard
Major Program: Nurturing Families (general)
Clay County is a rural county in Eastern KY, 66.4% of our households are husband /wife with their own children, and 33.6% off our households are single parent with children under 18. 62% of our grandparents are responsible for their grandchildren. 46.2% have been responsible for their grandchildren over 5 years. Family communication is the key to the success of family life. Helping families to overcome stereotypes, appreciating differences and understanding the developmen
