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| 2037 - Nurturing Families (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2037.1) | 564 |
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) | 512 |
Number of individuals demonstrating nurturing attitudes and behaviors by caring for the health and well-being of individuals throughout the lifespan. |
| 2037.3) | 238 |
Number of individuals reporting behaviors that foster the optimal development of children and youth |
| 2037.4) | 89 |
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) | 48 |
Number of individuals actively engaged in collaborations and programs that build community capacity to nurture families |
Author: Kenna Knight
Major Program: Nurturing Families (general)
Pendleton County kindergarten readiness for our youth falls well below the state average. Pendleton County kindergarten readiness percent in 30.4% and while the state is 51.1%. As a result of this the Pendleton County Early Childhood Council, which the Family and Consumer Science agent is activity involved in decided to plan an early childhood carnival event. A survey held the day of the event by the adults attending with their children indicated:54% mentioned being able to have fun
