Author: Ashley Board
Major Program: Managing in Tough Times
In a constantly changing world, having life skills is an essential part of being able to adapt and meet the challenges of everyday life. Learning how to communicate with others, create and live within a budget, and prepare nutritious meals safely are necessary skills for life. The Caldwell County 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture & Natural Resources, and Family & Consumer Sciences Agents as well as the Expanded Nutrition Education Program Assistant collaborated to offer the #Adulti
Author: Ronda Rex
Thinking Money at the Newport Library“In the current economy, financial stability is important. That stability rests with families securing and managing their basic human needs of food, clothing, and shelter. Increasing buying power with wise consumer decision-making, avoiding pitfalls of overextended credit, developing saving habits, and managing financial risks are topics taught by Family and Consumer Sciences Extension.The consequences of the Great Recession and the extended period of s
Author: Diana Doggett
Finding Employment through Central Kentucky Job ClubConducting a job search can be a lonely and discouraging journey. To address the issue of unemployment and underemployment, the Fayette County Cooperative Extension Service collaborated with the University of Kentucky (UK) Alumni Association and UK Human Resources Staff Career Development to initiate the Central Kentucky Job Club in 2013. Now in its fifth year, additional community partners provide support in the form of monetary assistance, re
Author: Glenna Wooten
The Perry County Family and Consumer Sciences agent offered a monthly program for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. The focus this year has been on managing finances. Some of the topics have been Making the Food Dollar Go Further, Setting financial Goals, Teaching Children to Save Money,Planning Ahead for Emergencies, Planning Ahead for the Holidays, Save Money by Making Gifts and Home Decor, Save Money with One Pot Dishes and Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.100% of the participants a
Holidays are often an exciting time of the year. However, the holidays can also represent added stress due to holiday spending. Many individuals, families and households neglect budgeting for holiday spending. To assist individuals in understanding and responding to financial stress resulting from holiday expenses, the Perry County Extension Office hosted Managing Holiday Expenses: How to Reduce Spending to Decrease Financial Stress financial program for the Perry County Homemakers a
Author: John McQueary
A recent study from Harris Interactive revealed that 80% of parents believe their children are being taught personal money matters in school, yet 90% of high school students and 87% of college students say that whatever they know about money they learn from their parents. Statistics find that most children merely imitate the saving and spending habits they see modeled at home. The Rockcastle County 4-H program responded to requests by teachers for work-force prep programs by collaborating with t
Author: Crystal Osborne
Holidays are often an exciting time of the year. However, the holidays can also represent added stress due to holiday spending. Many individuals, families and households neglect budgeting for holiday spending. To assist individuals in understanding and responding to financial stress resulting from holiday expenses, the Owsley County Extension Office hosted Stretching Your Holiday Dollar financial program for the Owsley County Extension Homemakers and community participants. Emp
