Fulton County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023





4041 - Family and Consumer Science
4041.5) 0

Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #13 “Is 4-H a place where you have a chance to be a leader?” (SEEC)

4041.3) 12

Number of youth who practiced financial decision-making skills as a result of what they learned in 4-H  (SEEC)

4041.2) 30

Number of youth who completed a 4-H Family and Consumer Science Project (PRACTICE)

4041.1) 101

Number of youth who participated in education related to family and consumer sciences (KOSA)

4041.4) 0

Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #6 “Is 4-H A place where you get to figure out things for yourself?” (SEEC)



Success Stories

Culinary Challenge

Author: Bernita Cheirs

Major Program: Family and Consumer Science

The 4-H Culinary Challenge is a state level event that prepares youth to prepare a dish using specific ingredients for judges.  Youth will increase their knowledge of food and nutrition, master kitchen safety skills, use creativity to present food and increase public speaking skills. This year, Fulton County had a team of six (ended with four- one not being of age to compete) to join the culinary challenge program. The meetings began in June and they met two to three times a week for one an

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Holiday Baking Class

Author: Bernita Cheirs

Major Program: Family and Consumer Science

Holiday Baking Class

According to Illinois Extension, Cooking With Children, cooking with children is a great way to encourage trying new foods and a way to develop important life skills at a young age and become independent later in life. The FCS agent and 4-H agent decided to host a day baking class for ages eight to twelve years old for two different days. Classes filled up really quickly because it was held over Christmas break.The classes consisted of food and kitchen safety, following directions (measuring, re

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