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





2037 - Nurturing Families (general)
2037.1) 53

Number of individuals (parents or caregivers) reporting improved personal skills (such as increased personal strengths, interpersonal communication and life skills to strengthen families)  

2037.2) 88

Number of individuals demonstrating nurturing attitudes and behaviors by caring for the health and well-being of individuals throughout the lifespan.  

2037.3) 65

Number of individuals reporting behaviors that foster the optimal development of children and  youth

2037.4) 35

Number of parents and/or caregivers who practice one or more parental leadership skills (such as parental empathy, proper ways of establishing family rules, and concrete support their child to develop a sense of positive self-worth)

2037.5) 60

Number of individuals actively engaged in collaborations and programs that build community capacity to nurture families



Success Stories

Back to School Bash

Author: Christy Ramey

Major Program: Nurturing Families (general)

Due to the overwhelming response of the first Back to School Bash the Family Resource Center in Simpson County and other community partners requested that the Simpson County FCS Agent take the lead in planning a second annual event.  With the participation of five more organizations, businesses and churches serving on the committee, we were able to make the Bash bigger and better in 2017.  Increases from the previous year included: double the monetary donations ($4000), double the atte

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A Walking Story Trail

Author: Christy Ramey

Major Program: Nurturing Families (general)

As and active member of the Allen, Logan and Simpson Early Childhood Council, this Family and consumer Sciences Agent has helped write grants that are designed to build strong families.  This most recent grant was designated to promote Kindergarten Readiness in the area of physical activity and nutrition.  This year Simpson County received $5000 to hold family friendly events that teach parents what children should know and accomplish before they enter kindergarten.  Given the str

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