Laurel County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018





2014 - Traditions
2014.1) 150

Number of participants whose knowledge improved regarding characteristics of strong families

2014.2) 288

Number of participants whose knowledge improved regarding the importance of family traditions

2014.3) 288

Number of participants whose knowledge improved regarding a connection between strong families and traditions

2014.4) 62

Number of participants who reported intent to maintain a family tradition or create a new one

2014.5) 49

Number of participants who maintained a family tradition in the months following the program

2014.6) 2

Number of participants who created a new family tradition in the months following the program



Success Stories

Creating and Maintaining Family Traditions

Author: Judith O'Bryan

Major Program: Traditions

In today’s world of strife and conflict it is important for individuals to feel emotionally safe and secure.  Family Traditions are practices or beliefs that are passed from generation to generation that help families to create a sense of connection and closeness as well as emotional safety, security and stability.  The Laurel County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent taught Creating and Maintaining Family Traditions in eight counties to Wilderness Trail Area Extension

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