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| 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) | 60 |
Number of youth who practiced financial decision-making skills as a result of what they learned in 4-H (SEEC) |
| 4041.2) | 60 |
Number of youth who completed a 4-H Family and Consumer Science Project (PRACTICE) |
| 4041.1) | 60 |
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: Hazel Jackson
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
In July 2021, 8 4-H youth attended a 4-day Quilting Day Camp. 4 volunteers assisted the FCS agent in teaching the youth to make an Ultimate Scrap Quilt. 12 large blocks made a twin bed sized quilt. The youth learned to sew cut the fabric pieces properly, sew a 1/4" seam and decide on the design when putting the blocks together. 7 of the youth tied the 3 layers of the quilt together with crochet thread and one parent had the quilt of the remaining child quilted profes
Author: Alyssa Cox
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Today’s parents are stretched thin for childcare between heavy workloads, single parenting in many cases, elder caregiving, children’s out-of-school activities, and the overall burdens of COVID-19. Family members are often too busy or live too far away to lend a hand with childcare. Certified childcare centers are not affordable, especially for single income households. They are often being shut down due to illness and being short-staffed.In rural communities, it is often difficult f
