Extension
It Starts With Us
| 2031 - Family Development General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2031.8) | 11 |
Number of individuals reporting improved parenting skills (i.e., skills to prepare child for life; use positive discipline techniques; use of empathy, family rules and effective boundaries; effective self-care techniques) |
| 2031.7) | 43 |
Number of individuals (parents, caregivers, grandparent, or relative) reporting improved personal knowledge (i.e., developmental stages of a child, techniques to encourage positive development, positive discipline techniques for children, healthy ways to promote children’s success in schools, and signs of abuse and neglect) |
| 2031.9) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported using specific preventative and positive discipline techniques in response to child’s misbehavior |
| 2031.10) | 11 |
Number of individuals who practice effective parenting skills, such as parental empathy, proper ways of establishing family rules and/or boundaries, or concrete support of their child |
| 2031.11) | 17 |
Number of individuals who sought support from local community organizations and/or its individual members |
| 2031.12) | 37 |
Number of individuals who extended any type of support to another parent, grandparent, or relative raising a child |
| 2031.13) | 0 |
Number of participants who reported that they better understand the importance of caregiving preparation as a result of aging programs |
| 2031.14) | 20 |
Number of participants who attended parenting-related programs not identified as a “major program.” Major parent-related programs include: Parenting a Second Time Around, Grandparents as Parents, Nurturing Parenting, and Nurturing Fathers |
| 2031.15) | 0 |
Number of participants who attended age-related programs focused on relationships/communication/caregiving and other issues facing aging families not identified as a “major program.” Major age-related programs include: Keys to Embracing Again, 10 Warning Signs, and AARP Prepare to Care |
Author: Christy Stearns
Major Program: Family Development General
For a number of years, community partners and advisory groups have identified the need for a coordinated system for holiday assistance and outreach. Some families were not being served while others were being served multiple times by different sponsors. Clinton County Extension Family and Consumer Sciences facilitated a committee to create Operation Hometown Christmas. The purpose of Operation Hometown Christmas was to facilitate individuals, groups, businesses, churches, and families working to
Author: Christy Stearns
Major Program: Family Development General
Clinton County FCS Extension facilitated the Summer Smart Start Academy for children up to age five to promote kindergarten readiness. The Summer Smart Start Academy was a month long program that offered weekly online learning sessions in addition to educational kits with hands-on activities that reinforced learning at home. 57 children participated in the program. Each week, parents, day care providers, and children practiced enhanced skills development in areas such as language, math, fin
