Building Strong Families for
Kentucky
FCS Extension programs focus on:
Making Beneficial Lifestyle Choices Nurturing Families Embracing Life as You Age Securing Financial Stability Promoting Healthy Homes and
Communities Accessing Nutritious Food Empowering Community Leaders
Our People
Age 17 & Below,
25%
Age 18-61
15%
Age 62 and
Over, 60%
Kentucky’s population in 2000 totaled 4,041,769
In 2007-2008, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension made 2,282,518 contacts with
Kentucky families.
2007-2008 Featured Programs
Weight: The Reality Series
35% of participants reported losing 5% of their initial weight during the program.
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2007-2008 Featured Programs
Estate and Financial Planning for Life63% of participantsimplemented arecordkeepingsystem.
2007-2008 Featured Programs
Keys to Great Parenting
55% of participants adopted new skills for communications with their child(ren).
Our Families 1,110,426 families reside
in Kentucky. 140,519 families (12.7%)
live below poverty level. Median family income is
$40,939. 35,818 grandparents are
responsible for the care of their grandchildren.
Our Families
639,394 people in Kentucky receive food stamps.
The average family food stamp benefit is $217.28 per month.
Our Families 12,921 Kentucky
children live in out-of-home care.
In 2004, there were: 7,583 incidents of
adult abuse.16,024 incidents of
child abuse.
Extension Impacts for Families
29,977 people increased their knowledge and skills related to parenting and personal relationships.
36,152 people used safe practices to store, handle, and prepare food.
Extension Impacts for Families 33,105 individuals
adopted strategies to increase access to food or make it more affordable.
24,117 limited resource individuals were served by Extension’s Nutrition Education Programs.
Our Community
Unemployment in Kentucky:September 2008 – 6.7%September 2007 – 5.1%Increase of 31%
Kentucky’s uninsured:14% of Kentuckians under
age 65 are uninsured.
Our Community
Financial indicators:90-day mortgage delinquency
rates have increased an average of 19% in Kentucky counties.
60-day bank card delinquency rates have increased an average of 20% in Kentucky counties.
7,010 foreclosures were filed between May 2008 and October 2008.
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Extension Impacts for Communities 18,947 people adopted
practices to reduce debt and/or increase savings.
24,205 people were involved in addressing community issues.
4,231 adult, dependent, and child care providers increased care giving knowledge.
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Extension Impacts for Communities
79,523 adults or youth improved their ability to make informed and effective decisions.
Extension was engaged in 2,054 community coalitions.
Our Health
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5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
9%
32%29%
Diagnosed with Diabetes
Lack of Physical Activity
Obese
Extension Impacts for Health
50,206 people made lifestyle changes to improve physical health.
37,446 people implemented practices to maintain health and well-being.
Extension Impacts for Health
28,246 people increased use of radon testers, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and other personal safety devices.
Extension offered 1,322 joint community program focused on health maintenances.
FCS Extension programs focus on:
Making Beneficial Lifestyle Choices Nurturing Families Embracing Life as You Age Securing Financial Stability Promoting Healthy Homes and
Communities Accessing Nutritious Food Empowering Community Leaders