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Nutrition Program on Healthy Meal Planning for Seniors Brings Success in Hardin County-Dec. 2024(YEAR 2024)

Author: Chandra DeRamus

Major Program: Family Development General

Title: Nutrition Program on Healthy Meal Planning for Seniors Brings Success in Hardin CountyPlanning Unit: Hardin County CESMajor Program: General NutritionOver the last several months the price of groceries has increased around the world. In some states such as Kentucky within Hardin County they are seeing a shift in the way that people are dealing with this sudden change. This makes it a lot more challenging for some families in particular seniors to afford groceries because the majority of t

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Christmas Assistance Parenting Workshop

Author: Keller

Major Program: Family Development General

Each year Extension, KAPS/FRYSC, and the Mission House in Hickman County partner to provide family focused skill development workshops covering nutrition (general and youth focused), financial literacy, and building and maintaining effective communication in family settings.  Through our community partners, Christmas assistance is provided as an incentive to attend the workshops each year.  Through these skill development workshops parents and caregivers are able to learn more about im

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"A Morning with Mrs. Claus"

Author: Kelly Alsip

Major Program: Family Development General

"A Morning with Mrs. Claus" Brings Holiday Cheer to McCracken CountyThe McCracken County Cooperative Extension recently hosted a festive "A Morning with Mrs. Claus" event that delighted young and old alike. The morning was filled with holiday magic, from a charming 12 Days of Christmas story walk and a visit with the jolly Mrs. Claus herself to creative crafts and delicious treats.Children eagerly participated in a variety of engaging activities. They transformed into miniatu

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Holiday Cooking School

Author: Chasity Heck

Major Program: Family Development General

In todays fast paced life it is essential to intentionally focus on building and maintaining strong family traditions. Strong families are those that create a sense of connection, closeness, emotional safety, security, and stability. One way to maintain a strong and healthy family is through traditions. Kentucky has a variety of family traditions and values that are deeply rooted in its strong sense of community ties and support networks.In London, KY, the Wilderness Trail Area organized a Holid

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Holiday Cooking School

Author: Delaney Eubanks

Major Program: Family Development General

Strong families are those that create a sense of connection, closeness, emotional safety, security, and stability. One way to maintain a strong and healthy family is through traditions. Kentucky has a variety of family traditions and values that are deeply rooted in its strong sense of community ties and support networks.In London, KY, the Wilderness Trail Area organized a Holiday Cooking School. This event focused on family traditions, educating participants about food safety and family traditi

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The Importance of Family Traditions in Building Strong Families

Author: Linda Burgard

Major Program: Family Development General

Strong families are built on a foundation of connection, closeness, emotional safety, security, and stability. One effective way to nurture these qualities is by establishing and maintaining family traditions. In Kentucky, family traditions and values are deeply intertwined with a strong sense of community and support networks, making them a cornerstone of the region’s culture.In London, KY, the Wilderness Trail Area recently hosted a Holiday Cooking School, an event dedicated to celebrati

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Fostering Independent Living for Adults with Disabilities

Author: Carolina Robles

Major Program: Family Development General

Describe the Issue or Situation: Adults with disabilities often face challenges in achieving and maintaining an independent living lifestyle due to limited access to practical education and skills training. Many adults in this population rely on caregivers for daily tasks, which can impact their confidence and autonomy. Capacity Care, a therapy center and provider of in-home, non-medical care for seniors and persons with disabilities, identified a need to provide structured learning opportunitie

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Holiday Cooking School

Author: David Coffey

Major Program: Family Development General

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Creating and Maintaining Family Traditions

Author: Macey Stewart

Major Program: Family Development General

This program was an effort to share information about the importance of maintaining family traditions during holiday gatherings, while maintaining a budget, to families expecting children or with children younger than 90 days. This was a collaboration with the Johnson County Health Department, serving all of Johnson County residents. Although this is a program offered to everyone in the community, the socioeconomic status of the clientele represented during this event was very low; additionally,

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Ohana Day brings families and Community together

Author: Rebecca Woodall

Major Program: Family Development General

Ohana Day brings families and Community together

There is a local park in a disadvantaged neighborhood.   In the summer, a lot of kids hang out there all day with only a few pieces of playground equipment to play on. Most of the activities in town are on the other side of town. I have noticed a lack of organized activity in the area, which leads to the kids finding trouble.   Our FCS program decided to have a Family fun day to encourage bonding and healthy living.  We decided to call the day Ohana Day.   We partnered w

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A Day with Dad

Author: Shannon Smith

Major Program: Family Development General

The "A Day with Dad" program, sponsored by the Family and Consumer Science Program through the Bracken County Extension Office and Family Youth Resource Services (FRYSC), emphasizes the critical role father figures play in the emotional and social development of children. By offering a day of fishing, craft-making, and shared meals, this program fosters positive, meaningful interactions between children and their father figures, creating lasting memories that strengthen family bonds.Re

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Family Resource Fair

Author: Rebecca Miller

Major Program: Family Development General

     Due to the rising cost of groceries, utilities, and gas across our nation, state and county, families are struggling to make ends meet. This has left them seeking support and needing assistance to help provide for those, they are caring for on a daily basis.     Offering an opportunity and raising awareness of the services that businesses and organizations supply, our first ever resource fair was held. Bell County Family and Consumer Science Agent, along with S

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Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

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