Extension
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| 2031 - Family Development General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2031.8) | 0 |
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) | 15 |
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) | 0 |
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 |
| 2031.15) | 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 |
| 2031.14) | 0 |
Number of participants who attended parenting-related programs not identified as a “major program.” Major parent-related programs include: Active Parenting, Parenting a Second Time Around, Grandparents as Parents, Nurturing Parenting, and Nurturing Fathers |
| 2031.13) | 0 |
Number of participants who reported that they better understand the importance of caregiving preparation as a result of aging programs |
| 2031.12) | 15 |
Number of individuals who extended any type of support to another parent, grandparent, or relative raising a child |
| 2031.11) | 15 |
Number of individuals who sought support from local community organizations and/or its individual members |
Author: Rebecca Miller
Major Program: Family Development General
In efforts to reach underserved audiences and provide them with information and activities to keep their families engaged in physical activity and spending time together, the Bell County Extension Service hosted three family day out events along with storybook walks in two local parks in our county. Studies from the Cabinet for Health and Services show that 79% of children do not exercise the amount required weekly. To get families outdoors and moving
Author: Rebecca Miller
Major Program: Family Development General
According to the Kentucky Extension Community Needs Assessment survey conducted in Bell County, the need for stronger parenting and relationship building skills was one of the top 15 priority issues identified as a need. Due to an increase of substance abuse, grandparents and other relatives are attempting to hold their families together by raising children when their parents cannot. In efforts to support and educate them in their journey of raising r
