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County Impact Statements - Jefferson County
Child Development: Planning for Success
In FY '03, local child care providers received 15 hours of
training in creating healthy and safe learning environments for the children in
their care. The latest research based information in child development enabled
providers to assist pre-school children in achieving success in their physical,
emotional and cognitive development. Classes were taught on Saturdays and in the
evenings for the convenience of child care providers
Six character lessons were taught to 426 children in preschool
settings. Hands-on activities reinforced the lessons in responsibility, caring,
citizenship, respect, trustworthiness and fairness. Teachers and parents were
encouraged to continue the education at home and at school. It was reported that
the children often referred to the lessons to solve problems they had in the
classroom.
The Building Assets to Help Youth Succeed curriculum is based on
40 developmental assets that youth need to be successful in life. Twenty of the
assets require the involvement of others. This program is taught to adult groups
that are interested in helping young people reach their fullest potential. It
enables them to invest their time and talents to ensure the future of a child.
Life is a Fruit Basket was developed as a fun and
non-threatening way of approaching conflict management with teens. The
activities involve looking inside oneself for the answers to personal
relationships. Teens learn to divert anger by controlling their thoughts and
emotions.
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Preschool Children at JRMC Wee Care show enthusiasm for Character Critters
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Impacts
- 75 child care providers gained skills in creating a healthy and safe
learning environment.
- 75 child care providers gained child development skills.
- 426 preschool children participated in 6 character education classes.
- All preschool teachers reported fewer discipline problems as a result of
character classes.
- 125 adults gained knowledge in building assets to help youth succeed.
- 57 teens gained skills in conflict management.
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