“Liberty County” Northwest Extension District “Monica Brinkley” “July 2, 2003”

Who We Are 1 Faculty member 2 Staff members 1 FNP Program Assistant, ½ time 1 County 4-H Program Assistant $40,269 county budget Office is located in Veterans Memorial Civic Center

“ Liberty” County Profile 7,067 - total population 2,222 - number of households 1,484 - youth population Approximately 300 farms Approximately 300 farms 4,264 acres crop land 267,298 acres of Apalachicola National Forest 267,298 acres of Apalachicola National Forest 100,000 acres owned by St. Joe Land Company Major employers are Department of Corrections, School Board, and C.W. Roberts Contracting

Listening Session Report What we heard in the listening session that was expected…… 1) Emphasis on youth activity 2) Training needs for early childhood professionals 3) Need to address agriculture issues 4) Lack of industry, service for elderly, and economic resources What we heard in the listening session that was unexpected…….. 1) Support for families, esp. single parents (education, transportation, etc.) 1) Support for families, esp. single parents (education, transportation, etc.) 2) Use of illegal drugs

Listening Sessions How we incorporated what we heard….. 1) Major emphasis on youth programming 2) Incorporate drug education in the programs that will be delivered to 4-H/youth 3) Agricultural issues will be addressed on an as needed basis 4) Parenting and Child care training will be addressed What we were unable to incorporate and why….. 1)Lack of industry, service for elderly, and economic resources could be better be handled by another resource

“Liberty” County Plan by Program Area 4-H/Youth Development 4-H/Youth Development Family Nutrition Program Child Care Training Parenting

“Agricultural Program Summary” Major Priority Areas Target Audience(s) Long Range Goals Long Range Goals Outcome Indicators

“4H Program Summary” Major Priority Areas Volunteer Development Life skills Target Audience(s) Adults and youth leaders 3 rd – 12 th grade students Long Range Goals Increase adult leader involvement and provide life skills training for youth Outcome Indicators Increased number of leaders and clubs. Through participation in program youth will demonstrate attainment of life skills.

“ FCS Program Summary ” Major Priority Areas Family Nutrition Program Target Audience(s): Students and parents of “free and reduced lunch schools”, expectant parents, senior citizens Long Range Goals: Improve skills in selections of healthy foods. Adopt healthful eating and lifestyle behaviors. Adopt skills in resource management for stretching foods resources. Improve skills in preparation of nutritious, economical foods. Change eating habits to include a healthy diet and a decrease in high calorie foods. Outcome Indicators: Participants will: Choose foods around the FGP, 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.

Major Priority Areas Early Childhood Professionals Training Target Audience: Adults working in early childhood centers Long Range Goals: Quality early childhood care Outcome indicators: Early childhood care givers provide better service to children and parents

Parenting Target Audience: Families targeted by the Department of Children and Families Long Range Goals: Help parents improve their knowledge of child development and effective discipline and guidance. Outcome Indicators: Parents raising their children using more nurturing techniques.

“Natural Resources Program Summary” Major Priority Areas Target Audience(s) Long Range Goals Long Range Goals Outcome Indicators

“Multi State Program Summary” Major Priority Areas Parenting and Human Development Target Audience(s) Child care providers and parents Long Range Goals To empower child care providers and families to provide safe and nurturing environments for children. Outcome Indicators Increase in age appropriate expectations for children among parents and child care givers. Improvement sin the quality of child care and after-school programs.

Needs to Accomplish Plans County Positions- Office Assistant

Needs to Accomplish Plans Northwest District Positions-4-H/Youth Specialist Professional development- Professional development- Technology training FNP Training for Program Assistant

Needs to Accomplish Plans State Positions- 4-H/Youth Curriculum Specialist Professional development- 4-H/Youth after school programming 4-H/Youth volunteer recruitment and retention Training in the area of childhood obesity

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Thank you “Liberty County” Northwest Extension District “Monica Brinkley” “July 2, 2003”