Success StoryWayne County READS



Wayne County READS

Author: Deborah Shepherd

Planning Unit: Wayne County CES

Major Program: Family Development General

Plan of Work: Building Strong Relationships throughout the LIfespan with Family and Consumer Science Skills

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

The problem

* Illiteracy, books in the home, family dynamics and interaction, senior citizens and mental health

* Local Public Library was destroyed by massive flooding and was closed for several months.

The educational program response

The participants/target audience

* Children, Youth, Families, Senior Citizens and community members

Other partners (if applicable)

* Extension Homemakers and Extension Volunteers

Program impact or participant response.






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