Extension
It Starts With Us
| 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) | 200 |
Number of youth who practiced financial decision-making skills as a result of what they learned in 4-H (SEEC) |
| 4041.2) | 0 |
Number of youth who completed a 4-H Family and Consumer Science Project (PRACTICE) |
| 4041.1) | 500 |
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) |
Author: Joe Maynard
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
As we progress in to the 21st century a number of factors have gained prevalence within Family and Consumer Science driven by the increase of online and mobile shopping, the rise of video based at home tutorials, and the shifting family structures as evident by 17% of stay-at-home parents being fathers. The ever-changing landscape of the family and the consumer highlights the need for a responsive and innovative FCS program while also providing the basic needs that all families have as they
Author: Martika McCoy
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
In 2019, Martin County, Kentucky had a census of 11,287 with 31.9% of that population living in poverty. More than a quarter of them are children. Those children often experience food insecurity and lack access to nutritious foods, like fruits and vegetables. In 2015, 35.9% of Martin County’s adult population were considered obese, and 31.6% were considered physically inactive. Martin County currently lacks access to public transportation, grocery stores, clean drinking water and nutritiou
