Jefferson County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020
| 4041 - 4-H Family and Consumer Science Core Curriculum | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4041.1) | 313 |
Number of youth who know how to follow a recipe to make something to eat |
| 4041.2) | 205 |
Number of youth how know how to make changes to a recipe |
| 4041.3) | 313 |
Number of youth who know how to use measuring cups and spoons |
| 4041.4) | 313 |
Number of youth who know how to use knives safely |
| 4041.5) | 313 |
Number of youth who know how to handle hot pots and pans safely |
| 4041.6) | 313 |
Number of youth who know how to keep their cooking area clean to stop germs spreading |
Success Stories
It's Not all About the Fleece
Author: Louis "Jenie" Carter
Major Program: 4-H Family and Consumer Science Core Curriculum
The story starts with Black Females at Conway Middle School, which is in Southwest Jefferson County. The Student Population is 811. Ethnic Breakdown is 49% White; 37% Black; 7% Hispanic; 6% Other. Of these students 71.6 % receive free & reduced lunch.According to the Conway Middle School Racial Equity Improvement Plan, Black female students have reported feeling less cared for and less supported than any other subgroup. More specifically, Black girls represent 2
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The 4-H Reality Store
Author: Kelly Smith
Major Program: 4-H Family and Consumer Science Core Curriculum
The 4-H Reality Store is an experiential real-life simulation which provides students the opportunity to explore careers and make lifestyle and budgeting choices. Why this story is a success is that this program was delivered at a non-traditional site. Jefferson County 4-H agent, Kelly Smith, partnered with representatives at Boys and Girls Haven, Maryhurst center for children and the Louisville Junior League. The first two partners mentioned are facilities that service childr
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Jefferson County Provides Homeless Youth with Life Skills
Author: Lawrence Caudle
Major Program: 4-H Family and Consumer Science Core Curriculum
Unfortunately, there are some youth who are not born with the privilege of living within a stable home, or even a home at all. According to the 2018-2019 Homeless Student Count by the Kentucky Department of Education, Jefferson County School District reported 5178 kids, preschool through 12th grade are homeless. Youth being homeless means that they are not learning the skills they would otherwise possibly obtain in a stable household. To assist in combating this issue, Jefferson County 4-H partn
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Fun with Foods After School Program at Bloom and Hawthorne Elementary
Author: Chanda Hall
Major Program: 4-H Family and Consumer Science Core Curriculum
In Jefferson County, there are limited occasions for inner-city youth to participate in hands-on cooking programs. Improving cooking skills and knowledge of foods helps to promote healthy eating habits. According to Thomas & Irwin, food and cooking skills/food preparation are important for several reasons related to health, knowledge, empowerment, engagement, culture, food security, and fun. An engaging cooking skills program targeting youth builds self-efficacy, food knowledge a
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Jefferson County Express Yourself Virtual Day Camp
Author: Chanda Hall
Major Program: 4-H Family and Consumer Science Core Curriculum
The COVID-19 global pandemic forced families into quarantine and required them to spend more time at home, minimizing opportunities for youth to engage in typical extracurricular activities. According to the After School Alliance (ASA), the after school field is an essential response to the coronavirus pandemic. The ASA states that innovative program services support youth families and communities in several ways. Virtual programs provide safe, enriching activitie
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