Johnson County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 4041 - Family and Consumer Science | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4041.1) | 291 |
Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in FCS 4-H Programming |
| 4041.2) | 22 |
Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in FCS 4-H Programming |
Success Stories
Cloverbud Cooking
Author: Mary Harless
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Youth in our community often face barriers to accessing healthy food due to economic challenges. Even when healthy options are available, they may not know what the foods are or how to use them in a way that's beneficial to their health. Additionally, many lack the skills necessary to help prepare meals or stay safe in the kitchen. To address these issues, we partnered with our Senior SNAP-Ed representative to host a two-day cooking class for Clover Buds.The Clover Bud Cooking Series was des
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Sewing Project Camp
Author: Mary Harless
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Youth in our area often lack access to traditional skills such as sewing. If they do have access, it is usually limited, and supplies are not readily available. As a result, we have observed a decline in sewing projects in our county in recent years. To address these challenges, I collaborated with our FCS agent and a master clothing volunteer to organize a four-day sewing camp for local youth.The sewing series was open to ages 9-18 and focused on essential skills such as operating sewing machin
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Money Wise afterschool program
Author: Mary Harless
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
In Johnson County, economic uncertainty—driven by job market fluctuations and agricultural shifts—affects youth through unstable family environments and limited resources. A recent community needs assessment identified youth life skills training as the top priority, highlighting the urgent need to prepare young people for successful, self-sufficient futures.According to Kentucky by the Numbers, over 30% of children in Johnson County live in poverty, and more than 1,500 youth receive
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