Extension
It Starts With Us
| 4041 - Family and Consumer Science | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4041.5) | 143 |
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) | 233 |
Number of youth who practiced financial decision-making skills as a result of what they learned in 4-H (SEEC) |
| 4041.2) | 563 |
Number of youth who completed a 4-H Family and Consumer Science Project (PRACTICE) |
| 4041.1) | 863 |
Number of youth who participated in education related to family and consumer sciences (KOSA) |
| 4041.4) | 202 |
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: Brian Good
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
According to a 2022 report by Wallet Literacy, Kentucky ranks 35th overall in the nation in financial literacy, while being ranked 50th in financial knowledge and education. Much of what youth learn about consumerism begins at an early age. Bell County 4-H offers financial literacy and budgeting programs to local schools. One such program was recently conducted with senior classmen at Middlesboro High School. Prior to the program, the Bell County 4-H assessed the students on their spending habit
Author: Rebecca Miller
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Please and thank you goes a long way in today’s society. With the rising use of cell phones, texting and social media, kids spend more time looking at their phones instead of the people with them at the dinner table with. The Bell County Extension Council, FCS Advisory Council and a local school district felt it was important to teach kids the importance of manners and how to act in different social setting, whether it be at home or in public.The Family and Consumer Science Agent and progr
