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About Us
County Impact Statements - Yell County
Family and Consumer Science Supports Ways to Strengthen Families
The pro-social, conflict resolution programs began as a need addressed by the
County Extension Council. They felt our youth were lacking in pro-social
behavior due to busier family schedules, both parents working outside the home,
and single parent families. This problem was assessed to be the communities
responsibility to help families in developing these skills in our youth and
assist parents.
Three area schools participated with one school continuing as the target
school. Through these programs children learn how to handle anger, work out
conflicts, learn to listen, not be a bully and overcome prejudices. Character
issues were presented on sharing, responsibility, caring, fairness, citizenship,
respect and trust. These programs reached over 384 youth and parents received
newsletters. Parents were also offered assertive parenting classes. The
teachers, counselors, principals and parents enjoyed the programs and felt they
had resulted in an improved learning environment and better relationships.
- Nutrition Programs for two Senior Citizens Centers, Head Start and day
care centers, area schools, and EH clubs.
- Reshape - Healthy Weight Control Program.
- Serv - Safe Training for restaurant workers.
- Financial Champion Pilot program - Western Yell County School
- Money Management for adults;
- High School financial management.
- Child Care Provider Training.
- Assertive Parenting Training.
- Violence prevention programs.
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Yvonne Bennett presenting character building curriculum to
county youth and adults.
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Impacts
- 3 area schools received violence prevention and character development
programs with 384 kids reached.
- 70% reported they had adopted one new positive skill.
- Target schools showed a 50% improvement in students having more control
over their anger.
- Teachers and parents reported a 25-75% improvement in their youth in all
areas of the issues presented which has resulted in improved working
relationships.
- 55 parents received assertive parenting training in 3 communities.
- 13 Yell County child care providers completed 10 hours of training
during 2001.
- Yell County child care provides care for over 250 children. All of the
participates reported improved knowledge.
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