Extension
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| 2031 - Family Development General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2031.15) | 7 |
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 |
| 2031.14) | 161 |
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 |
| 2031.13) | 7 |
Number of participants who reported that they better understand the importance of caregiving preparation as a result of aging programs |
| 2031.12) | 12 |
Number of individuals who extended any type of support to another parent, grandparent, or relative raising a child |
| 2031.11) | 397 |
Number of individuals who sought support from local community organizations and/or its individual members |
| 2031.10) | 9 |
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 |
| 2031.9) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported using specific preventative and positive discipline techniques in response to child’s misbehavior |
| 2031.7) | 173 |
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) |
| 2031.8) | 12 |
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) |
Author: Christy Stearns
Major Program: Family Development General
Since many annual programs were cancelled last year due to the pandemic, Clinton County Extension Staff were excited to reintroduce Pumpkin Walk in a revised format that better met health and safety guidelines due to Covid-19. 302 youth and adults participated in the event along with 16 different organizations and agencies. The outdoor event which had families walking a half-mile loop together included fall themed physical activity games, health screenings, community resources, family fall scene
Author: Christy Stearns
Major Program: Family Development General
Only 36% of children are ready to enter kindergarten (KY Governor’s Office of Early Childhood Profile, 2020). To address early literacy and kindergarten readiness, 12 Nights of Virtual Bedtime Stories offered nightly bedtime stories read by community readers. Community readers ranged from police officers, nurse practitioners, State Senator, librarians, and Mrs. Claus. The stories were recorded and appeared on the Anchors & Paws Community Early Childhood Council Facebook page. Books foc
Author: Christy Stearns
Major Program: Family Development General
The Clinton County Cooperative Extension Service sponsored a Community Baby Shower for 67 pregnant women and parents of infants up to age three months. 24 community partners participated in the event as well. The goal of the Community Baby Shower was to provide information to families on child health and developmental needs as well as connecting families to appropriate services. Participants interacted with guest speakers on topics such as safe sleep, healthy pregnancy, basic and infant CPR, Spe
