Jefferson County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019





4001 - 4-H Youth Development Programming
4001.2) 135

Number of youth who can comfortably talk to others about their thoughts and feelings

4001.3) 152

Number of youth who indicate they are connected to caring adults who are interested in their success

4001.4) 152

Number of youth who apply the skills learned in 4-H and in other activities at home, school or in the community

4001.5) 595

Number of youth who reported that they can set and accomplish a goal

4001.1) 577

Number of youth who indicated they know how to use information they are given to make decisions



Success Stories

Kentucky CYFAR YES Grant

Author: Kelly Smith

Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming

A partnership between University of Kentucky Extension (UK), Jefferson County Extension, and Louisville YMCA Safe Place, made possible by a Children, Youth, Families At-Risk (CYFAR) grant, is focusing on those homeless youth in Louisville. Through the grant, UK hired a “Life Skills Coordinator,” based in the Jefferson County Extension office and the YMCA Safe Place. This Life Skills Coordinator delivers life skills programming to homeless youth ages 12 to 23 in the YMCA Shelter House

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Kujichagulia: Self Determination

Author: Patrice Thompson

Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming

Kujichagulia: Self Determination

Kuumba Youth Liberation Academy(KYLA) of Louisville Kentucky, is a homeschool dedicated to reprogramming, rebuilding, and restoring traditional greatness to African American youth and families. The population of students ranges from grade K-12. This past Fall and Spring, I worked with the high school group of 10 on STEM as well as preparation for the Jefferson County Communication Competition. There were 3 of the 10 youth that participated in the communications competition. One of K.Y.L.A' s

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Family Farm and Forage Day/4-H Fair

Author: Kelly Smith

Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming

Several years ago, community members within the Louisville Area began the discussion of the need for education within areas of Agriculture.  With the access to a historical farm site and number of educators willing to get involved, the Family, Farm and Forage Day event was created.   Several members from the community, Metro Council of Louisville and the Extension office were represented to plan the event.   This event included; Demonstrations and Speakers on-forage crops, high tu

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Family Farm and Forage Day

Author: Chanda Hall

Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming

 Several years ago, community members within the Louisville Area began the discussion of the need for education within areas of Agriculture.   With the access to a historical farm site and number of educators willing to get involved, the Family, Farm and Forage Day event was created.  Several members from the community, Metro Council of Louisville and the Extension office were represented to plan the event.   This event included; Demonstrations and Speakers on-forage crops, h

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