ASSUMPTIONS: (a) Individuals, families and groups will invest time and resources in delivering the programs (b) Participants will gain knowledge from the program that will result in changes in attitude, skills and behaviors;(c) Behavioral changes will lead to improvement in the quality of life for Kentuckians (d) Collaborative and integrative approaches and models will be used to solve problems. EXTERNAL FACTORS: Local, state and/or federal funding, built environment, local, state and national policies influence healthy lifestyle choices. OUTCOMES KOSA Initial Behavioral Practices Intermediate SEEC Long-term Change in awareness, knowledge, opinions, skills, and attitudes needed to make informed choices regarding: Healthy lifestyle choices Childhood and youth obesity Adult weight management Healthy aging Practice and promotion of daily physical activity Policies that that reduce the level of obesity Reduction of chronic disease Practice healthy food choices and strengthen individuals’ ability to build healthy eating plans and patterns. Maintain appropriate calorie balance during each stage of life: childhood, adolescence, adulthood, pregnancy and breastfeeding and older age Practice of physical activity in families and communities and decreased time spent on sedentary behaviors Community members advocate for policy Changes related to obesity, physical activity and healthy eating. Strengthen community coalitions or partnerships to address obesity, physical inactivity and chronic disease. Practice healthy lifestyle decision-making that strengthen individuals’ ability to cope with normal life stressors. A decrease in the number of obese and overweight children, youth, adults and elderly Increase in the practice and promotion of physical activity and healthy eating daily Improvement in the built environment to promote physical activity and healthy eating Improvement in the mental health and of Kentuckians Manage and prevent the risk, debilitation, and premature death related to diabetes, cancer, heart disease, stroke and hypertension Increase the estimated health savings in dollars for chronic disease. Increase policies that address obesity, physical inactivity and promotion of poor nutrition
Nurturing Families Initiative Assumptions: It takes a “village” (community) to adequately support families in rearing children. Everyone who takes a parenting role has at some point the intention of loving children and doing a good job of rearing them. Raising a family is a strenuous, long-lasting job at best. Extension has helpful resources to offer. External Factors: The larger environment that influences the family consists of community social, economic and built infrastructure; cultural beliefs and customs; natural climate; state and national laws and policies that may or may not be family friendly; presence of jobs or none; international peace or war. OUTCOMES KOSA Initial Behavioral Practices Intermediate SEEC Long-term Intends to keep healthy snacks on hand Commits to set family rules regarding eating together, limiting screen time, active play and exercise, set routines Intends to manage stress; make time for self; listen, talk, bond with family members; read with child daily; teach responsibility in use of money, time, etc. Describes child’s developmental levels relative to averages Verbalizes realistic behavior expectations Lists developmentally appropriate playthings Discusses discipline vs. punishment, and preventive and positive discipline techniques Commits to using logical consequences for misbehavior Intends to contact community agencies for assistance Intends to participate in volunteer activities The number of people who: Served healthy snacks and meals Set and used family rules, routines and limited screen time Ate family meals four or more times a week Reduced stress levels, made time for selves, and/or made wise decisions about money, time, etc. Played with child daily Reported child’s developmental progress over time Identified realistic expectations for child’s tasks Reported using preventive and positive discipline techniques in response to misbehavior, and setting and enforcing logical consequences Practice skills to strengthen and sustain relationships Accessed community agencies when needed Engaged in community outreach activities Kentucky families are able to: Care for the physical and mental health and well-being of each individual over the long term Build personal strengths and interpersonal communication, life skills including wise decision-making. Reach out with empathy to people of diverse cultural, ethnic, racial groups and those experiencing severe stress Foster the optimal development of children and youth Practice parental leadership skills Access community resources when needed Become volunteers to make their community a better place to live for everyone
Assumptions The economy will continue to be in an economic recovery for at least three to five more years. Knowledge is the first step towards behavior change. County Extension Agents will deliver programs to their counties on local needs. Agents will assist in the collection of outcome data. EXTERNAL FACTORS: Financial background and experiences of county Extension agents and local clientele. Local economic factors such as inflation, cost of living, unemployment, housing market, etc. OUTCOMES KOSA Initial Behavioral Practices Intermediate SEEC Long-term Teenagers and adults will show increased knowledge and skills related to managing available financial and non-financial resources. Participants will increase understanding of their consumer rights and privacy protection measures. Change knowledge, opinions, skills and attitudes to improve employability through practical living skills and continued education practices. Increase financial literacy related to savings and investments. Number of people who Adopt short, mid and long term financial planning strategies. Adopt privacy protection measures; annual, semi-annual, or quarterly credit-checking practices; and better recognition of fraudulent attempts from outside sources. Improve employability through practical living skills and continued education practices. Demonstrate practical living skills related to economic or enterprise development, as well as seeking to ascertain advance education credentials. Practice one or more resource management behaviors resulting in increased savings or investments. Number of clientele reporting improved family financial stability and economic well-being. Increase the number of clientele reporting improved privacy security measures and reduction in reports of financial fraudulent matters across the state. Individuals and families are increasing their income as well as maximizing income resources consumption. Improve the quality of life for Kentuckians resulting in stronger families.
Accessing Nutritious Foods Situation: Nutrition Education Programs help families gain access to food and stretch food dollars; communities to decrease hunger; and local food assistance programs to educate recipients on healthy and safe food preparation methods. Agents, paraprofessionals and volunteers are pivotal in training consumers and producers to maximize local access to food products from farm to table. INPUT OUTPUTS Activities Participants Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service (CES) agents, program assistants, specialists and volunteers Kentucky CES publications and resources eXtension resources College of Agriculture faculty in Nutrition and Food Sciences Agricultural Economics Horticulture Local, state and federal partners Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services USDA Food and Nutrition Service Partnership for a Fit Kentucky Lactation Improvement Network of Kentucky (LINK) Produce for Better Health Nutrition Education Programs (NEP) Kentucky Dept. of Education (KDE) Non-profit organizations Kentucky Food Bank Association Faith based organizations Increase access to fruits and vegetables Farmer’s Markets Gardening Programs Food Preservation Local Food Systems (Farm to School, Farm to Institution) GAP Training KY Farm to School (F2S ) Curriculum Literacy, Eating and Activity for Primary Youth Health (LEAP) Weight, the Reality Series UK CES Nutrition Education Program People Limited resource individuals and families Families with children Youth Volunteers Organizations Farmer’s Markets KDA Schools LINK Community Partners i.e. Faith Based Organizations Food Pantries Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Local business NEP Advisory Group Media Increase the number of new mothers who attempt to breastfeed their babies and increase duration of breastfeeding • Just in Time Parenting (JITP) USDA materials UK CES Nutrition Education Program Apply skills of food resource management, food safety, and food preparation to afford healthy, nutritious food choices • Home-based Microprocessing • Plate It Up • Food preparation programs • Small Steps to Health and Wealth for Youth • Social Marketing • Professor Popcorn • Organwise • Wellness in Kentucky (WIN )Kentucky • Super Star Chef • Food for Thought website • Champion Food Volunteers UK CES Nutrition Education Program
Accessing Nutritious Foods ASSUMPTIONS: According to Center for Disease Control and Prevention statistics: Kentucky adult obesity ranks among the 10 highest in the US Kentucky adults rank among the 10 highest for poor consumption of fruits and vegetables in the US Kentucky youth rank among the 10 highest for obesity in the US Kentucky ranks among the lowest for attempts to breast feed and duration of breastfeeding County staff will have resource materials from: Plate It Up Stand Up for Falls Managing in Tough Times Diabetes CES Nutrition Education Program Other Cooperative Extension and USDA sources EXTERNAL FACTORS: Slow rate of recovery from recession has led to increased: Unemployment (USDA Economic Research Service) Demand for emergency food supply (Kentucky Association of Food Banks) WIC participation (USDA Economic Research Service) Demand for senior commodity foods (Kentucky Department of Agriculture) Participation in federal school meal programs (Kentucky Department of Education) Lack of access to nutritious, affordable foods, especially fish, fruits, and vegetables (University of Kentucky Nutrition Education Program) Participation in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (USDA Food and Nutrition Service) OUTCOMES KOSA Initial Behavioral Practices Intermediate SEEC Long-term
eXtension resources Extension Leadership specialists and associates: Kris Ricketts Ken Culp Kim Henken Marjorie Baker Sandra Bastin Community partners Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association (KEHA) Master Clothing Volunteers (MCV) Champion Food Volunteers (CFV) Nutrition Education Programs (NEP) Family Resource and Youth Services Centers (FRYSCs) Social service agencies Libraries Schools Faith-based organizations Government officials Chamber of commerce Build Organizational Leadership Capacity: KELD Section 2 KEHA Officer/Chair training MCV Advanced Training CFV Community Outreach FCS Advisory Council Utilize leadership skills to improve family and community quality of life: KEHA Plan of Work MCV CFV FCS Council outreach activities Empowering Community Leaders Logic Model ASSUMPTIONS: Developing a plan for leadership development that builds leadership at three levels: 1) personal leadership 2) organizational leadership and 3) community leadership. Leadership empowers local people to take ownership of community problems and possibilities. EXTERNAL FACTORS: Kentucky Extension Homemakers provide a broad and important partnership for local initiatives. Many local groups and organizations can benefit from focused leadership development instruction. Funding opportunities allow volunteer service as in-kind resources. OUTCOMES KOSA Initial Behavioral Practices Intermediate SEEC Long-term
Kentuckians increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership. KEHA and FCS Advisory Council members increase knowledge and skills in organizational leadership. Kentuckians increase knowledge and skills in community leadership. Number of people who: Practice personal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community outreach. Improved skills in communication, problem solving, or group process in addressing organizational issues and needs. Apply skills to assess needs, develop programs and implement solutions for community problems Kentucky communities’ health and economy are strengthened through strong local organizational leadership Community problems are solved through active engaged local leaders.