LONG-RANGE PROGRAM PRIORITIES
COUNTY: Liberty
PROGRAM AREA:
Major Priority Area
4-H/Youth Development
Family Nutrition Program
Child Care Training
Parenting
Target Audience(s)
Youth in 3rd – 12th grades
Students and Parents of “Free and Reduced Lunch Schools”, Expectant parents, Senior Citizens
Adults working in early childhood centers
Families targeted by the Department of Children and Families
Long Range Goals
Increase Adult Leader Involvement, and provide life skills training
Improve skills in selections of healthy foods. Adopt healthful eating and lifestyle behaviors. Adopt skills in resource management for stretching food resources. Improve skills in preparation of nutritious, economical foods. Change eating habits to include a healthy diet and a decrease in high calorie foods.
Quality early childhood care
Help parents improve their knowledge of child development and effective discipline and guidance
Outcome Indicators
(Projected Changes made by target audience)
Increased number of leaders and clubs. Through participation in 4-H programs youth will demonstrate attainment of life skills.
Participants will: Choose foods around the Food Guide Pyramid. Adjust menus/recipes to achieve more fiber, less fat, less sugar, or less salt in the diet. Report eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grain products. Report consuming low-fat or fat free milk more often. Keep food at safe temperatures. Use wise shopping techniques.
Early childhood care givers provide better service to children and parents
Parents raising their children using more nurturing techniques.