Johnson County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 4061 - Health & Wellbeing | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4061.2) | 4 |
Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in Health 4-H Programming |
| 4061.1) | 24 |
Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in Health 4-H Programming |
Success Stories
Superstar Chef Day Camp
Author: Mary Harless
Major Program: Health & Wellbeing
The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension System's 2023 Community Needs Assessment identified two top priorities for youth in Johnson County: reducing youth obesity through nutrition education and physical activity and increasing access to life skills training. According to Kentucky by the Numbers, more than 1,500 youth in Johnson County receive SNAP assistance. During the 2020–2021 school year, an average of 58.5% of high school graduates were eligible for free or reduced lunch
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