Author: Alivia Faris
Major Program: Faithful Families
Lawrence County Kentucky is statistically higher in the number of residents that have chronic illnesses, including heart disease, diabetes and more. According to Kentucky Health Facts 42% of Lawrence County residence are in less than good health. With this knowledge in mind the Lawrence County Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Education developed a program using the Faithful Families Curriculum. The Faithful Families group met monthly at the Louisa United Methodist church. The gr
Author: Amanda Dame
In many Kentucky counties, limited resources and the environment may serve as barriers for healthy lifestyle choices related to nutrition and physical activity. As a novel strategy to improve the environment surrounding McLean County residents, the Family and Consumer Sciences Agent partnered with Beech Grove Chapel United Methodist Church to implement Faithful Families. Through this program, participants are challenged to improve nutrition, increase physical activity practices, practice food sa
