Agent was invited to make educational presentations at parent meetings held for parents of preschoolers at the Monticello Second Street Head Start Center. Agent presented relevant topics at 6 meetings, making 84 educational contacts. Topics presented include effectively communicating with young children, how does your young garden grow, positive parenting of preschool children and the money crunch. After participating in the workshops, parents have demonstrated the use of good money management skills. Agent has observed improved communication between some parents and their children.
Some parents report increasing the number of activities involving parent-child interaction.
Monthly visits were made to the Monticello Second Street Head Start Center where 4-H club meetings were conducted. Activities designed by the agent were then implemented and taught by the agent, 4-H program leader and program assistant. 252 educational contacts were made during 9 visits to the center. The goals of this program are to introduce youth to the 4-H program, provide youth with enriching educational activities and enhance their social skills. Youth begin their club meetings with the American and 4-H pledges and then participate in two to three small group activities designed to enhance the center's current educational program topic.