Spencer County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024





2031 - Family Development General
2031.8) 3

Number of individuals reporting improved parenting skills (i.e., skills to prepare child for life; use positive discipline techniques; use of empathy, family rules and effective boundaries; effective self-care techniques)

2031.7) 20

Number of individuals (parents, caregivers, grandparent, or relative) reporting improved personal knowledge (i.e., developmental stages of a child, techniques to encourage positive development, positive discipline techniques for children, healthy ways to promote children’s success in schools, and signs of abuse and neglect)

2031.9) 0

Number of individuals who reported using specific preventative and positive discipline techniques in response to child’s misbehavior

2031.10) 1

Number of individuals who practice effective parenting skills, such as parental empathy, proper ways of establishing family rules and/or boundaries, or concrete support of their child

2031.15) 15

Number of participants who attended age-related programs focused on relationships/communication/caregiving and other issues facing aging families not identified as a “major program.”  Major age-related programs include: Keys to Embracing Again, 10 Warning Signs, and AARP Prepare to Care

2031.14) 0

Number of participants who attended parenting-related programs not identified as a “major program.”  Major parent-related programs include: Active Parenting, Parenting a Second Time Around, Grandparents as Parents, Nurturing Parenting, and Nurturing Fathers

2031.13) 15

Number of participants who reported that they better understand the importance of caregiving preparation as a result of aging programs

2031.12) 15

Number of individuals who extended any type of support to another parent, grandparent, or relative raising a child

2031.11) 1

Number of individuals who sought support from local community organizations and/or its individual members



Success Stories

Healthfair and Readifest

Author: Bryce Roberts

Major Program: Family Development General

           The 2023 Healthfair/Readifest was a collaborative program planned by the Spencer County Cooperative Extension Service and the Family Resource/Youth Service Center.  There were several other groups who helped sponsor the event with monetary and time donations.  Churches and other local businesses also donated school supplies. For the past 2 years, the program has been a walk through outdoor event.              T

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