Programmatic Goals and Objectives
Goal 1: Increase parenting skills and improve the quality of child and eldercare in Texas communities through training programs directed at parents, grandparents, caregivers, and youth.
Statement of Support: Texas Community Futures Forum and Data Summits identified the need to improve the quality and availability of child and eldercare in Texas communities, i.e., parenting, grandparents raising grandchildren, and strengthening families as important issues to address through education.
Objective 1: Based on 2006 participation, increase the number of dependent care providers (child care, eldercare) who increase knowledge and skills related to quality care and business practices resulting in new and sustained employment and continuing care options in communities. Supports Community Resources and Economic Development (CRED) Goal 3: Workforce Economic Development.
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Develop strategic partnerships with groups such as local workforce boards, childcare businesses, area agencies on aging, nursing homes and assisted living centers, United Way of Texas, colleges and universities including community colleges, Family Protective and Regulatory Services, Department of State Health Services, Department of Aging and Disability Services, and professional associations such as Texas Organization of Residential Care Homes, Texas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, Texas Association for the Education of Young Children, and Texas Association of Home Childcare Providers. |
2007–2012: Four multi-county, regional, or district conference planning groups will add one new external partner or sponsor each year. |
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Regional program directors-family and consumer sciences (RPDs-FCS) will coordinate with state specialists and FCS budget center to provide: training to county Extension agents-family and consumer sciences (CEAs-FCS), marketing support, web development support, fee generation, evaluation of child care, and eldercare conferences |
2007: Agents will be trained to implement conferences using planning guides, evaluation tools and other materials.
2008–2009: One dependent care conference per region delivered.
2010–2011: One multi-county conference per region delivered. All conferences offering CEU/contact hours. |
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Expand delivery of educational information to dependent care providers through state-developed newsletters, and Web-based modules.
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2007: Development of 8-hour online, pre-service child care provider training program. Customer satisfaction survey conducted.
2008: Three modules developed.
2009: Three modules developed.
2010: Knowledge and skill evaluation conducted.
2011: Modules revised/updated. |
Objective 2: Strengthen/improve the knowledge and skills of parents and grandparents with children through the implementation of parent education via face-to-face group methods, and distance education modalities (online courses, FAQ). Based on 2006 participation, increase number of parents and grandparents reached through multiple methods by 2011.
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Develop collaborations with groups such as Headstart, EvenStart, hospitals, faith-based communities, universities, and appropriate state agencies and organizations to partner on programs and/or deliver programs to parents and grandparents. |
2007–2012: At least nine county, district and/or regional partnerships will increase educational outreach to parents each year of the planning period.
2007–2012: State partnerships will be developed through networking to produce at least one grant submission during the planning period. Collaborate on children with special needs education to teachers and parents with TAMU College of Education |
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Develop distance education opportunities (e.g., online educational modules) for parents and grandparents.
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2007: Develop an interface to appropriate courses for parents and grandparents with accompanying marketing plan.
2008: Two online modules will be completed.
2009–2010: Customer satisfaction studies conducted each year and summary report prepared.
2012: Review and update existing online modules. Development of three online, self-scoring, parent/family life self assessments. |
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Expand opportunities for parents and grandparents to participate in educational programs designed to strengthen family/parental involvement and to improve their capacity to effectively care for and raise their children. Address Emerging Needs. |
2007: Increase adoption of FRED by 25% (based on 2005 adoption level) for a total of 24 Texas counties/sites.
2007: Pilot Strengthening Families curriculum in ten Texas counties.
2007: Develop Grandparent Raising Grandchildren programs in two additional regions.
2007: Develop 2 educational resources related to special needs parenting.
2008: Increase adoption of FRED by 25% (based on 2005 adoption level) for total of 28 Texas counties/sites.
2008: Expand Strengthening Families Program implementation by 3 counties for total of 13 Texas counties.
2009–2010: Increase adoption of FRED by 25% (based on 2005 adoption level) for total of 32 Texas counties/sites.
2009–2010: Expand implementation of Strengthening Families Program by 3 counties for total of 16 Texas counties.
2011-2012: Increase adoption of FRED by 25% (based on 2005 adoption level) for total of 38 counties/sites.
2011-2012: Expand implementation of Strengthening Families Program by 3 counties for total of 19 Texas counties. |
Objective 3: Increase soldier and family readiness through the Extension military program at Fort Hood and Fort Bliss.
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Increase military personnel participation in Extension military programs. |
2007–2012: Increase the number of military personnel completing one or more classes conducted by Extension military agents by 2% each year.
2008: Develop agent advisory committee to link military families in Texas communities to appropriate resources within Extension and Military. |
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Goal 2: Improve family financial security by providing financial literacy education to families, youth, and worksites.
Statement of Support: Texas Community Futures Forum and Data summits identified financial management/literacy education to increase individual and family financial security as a high priority. Research points to greater financial distress among employees, with impacts on families, health, and workplace productivity. Housing continues to be a critical benchmark of family stability and security.
Objective 1: Increase financial literacy (financial knowledge and best practices) of individuals and families in Texas. Supports 4-H Youth Goal 4: Focus on Quality Programs. Supports Community Resources and Economic Development (CRED) Goal 3: Workforce Economic Development.
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Expand collaborations with Texas Education Agency, Regional Education Centers, local school districts, Texas 4 H and Youth Program, the National Endowment for Financial Education, Texas Credit Union Foundation, Financial Planning Association, Texas Jump$tart Coalition, and others to increase awareness and adoption of the curriculum enrichment program, “The NEFE High School Financial Planning Program.” |
2007–2012: Participation will increase by 5% per year. |
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Develop, implement, and evaluate the Wi$eUp financial literacy curriculum for GenX women with urban clusters, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor–Women’s Bureau (US DOL-WB). |
2007: Agent training for all interested counties.
2008: Economic Impact Brief developed.
2009–2012: National marketing trial completed pending external funding. |
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Implement a Personal Financial Management Instructional Course for individuals completing personal bankruptcy. |
2007: Increase county implementation to five counties.
2008: Increase county implementation to six counties. Develop online version of course.
2009: Increase county implementation to eight counties. Pilot online version of course and launch final version by year end. Benchmark Participation.
2010: Increase client participation by 20% through online course participation.
2011: Increase online course participation by 20%. |
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Implement a workforce development program for migrant and other workers. |
2007: Implement program and initiate evaluation. Seek additional grant funding.
2008-2012: Replicate program in one additional county each year. |
Objective 2: Expand the delivery of “First Time Home Buyer Education” from face-to-face classes to a Web-based approach.
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Develop a Web site to diffuse “First Time Home Buyer Education.” |
2007: Web posting of materials and online course that focuses on “Finding a Home.” Seek funding to assist with Web posting by submitting one or more grant proposals.
2008–2012: Provide ongoing education for home buyers accessible via the Web.
* Contingent on continued grant funding. |
Expand the accessible housing information available via the Web for aging baby boomers, older families, and families with special needs children. |
2008: Develop life stage-appropriate information for accessible housing.
2009–2012: Provide access via the Web to accessible housing information. |
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Goal 3: Decrease demand for health care through health, nutrition, and safety education for individuals and families which improves health across the lifespan.
Statement of Support: Affordable health care and increased health care access were identified in the Texas Community Futures Forum and the Data Summits as high-priority issues for Texans. Research indicates that good nutrition and dietary behaviors, increased physical activity, and risk reduction of specific behaviors can prevent development of certain diseases and conditions for which health care is required.
Objective 1: Decrease demand for health care by reducing health risks and improving health outcomes across the lifespan.
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Provide best practice wellness and prevention programs across the lifespan focusing on leading causes of morbidity and mortality.
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2007–2012: Increase Walk Across Texas (WAT) participants by 2% per year.
2007–2012: Increase cancer prevention and early detection education program participation by 1% per year (with continued funding).
2007–2012: Towards No Tobacco (TNT): will continue to be implemented as funding allows.
2007–2012: Provide online or distance education training updates on WAT. |
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Increase knowledge of 2005 dietary guidelines and food guidance system among youth, adults, and older adults. |
2007: Benchmark participation.
2009–2012: Output participation will increase 5% per year based on 2006 benchmark data. |
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Provide self-care health programs, activities, newsletters, fact sheets, health care cost saving suggestions, and other materials to public and private employee groups online. |
2007: Develop a worksite wellness program package with a set of materials that includes a model plan of work with recommended timelines, marketing materials with a list of recommended Extension health programs, implementation and evaluation and interpretation strategies for public and private employers.
2008: Launch worksite wellness program in 10 counties.
2009: Provide worksite wellness program in at least 5 counties in each region.
2010: Provide worksite wellness program in at least 10 counties in each region.
2011: Provide worksite wellness program in at least 12 counties in each region.
2012: Provide worksite wellness program in at least 15 counties in each region. |
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Implement volunteer education program related to older adult audiences. |
2007: Disseminate package to agents. Develop educational training and support system for volunteers.
2008: Pilot program in two counties in each region using volunteer delivery model; assess outcomes.
2009–2010: Offer program statewide and assess impact. |
Objective 2: Increase the dietary quality, food resource management skills, and food safety practices of limited-resource families.
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* Expanded Nutrition Program (ENP):
Provide training on research-based subject-matter information for all Expanded Nutrition Program staff. * The strategic plan for this program is dependent on continued funding by USDA and staff availability. |
2007–2012: Quarterly subject matter trainings with BLT will be conducted via Trans-Texas Videoconference Network (TTVN) with district components. |
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* Expanded Nutrition Program (ENP):
Increase adult program outreach at all nine Expanded Nutrition Program sites. * The strategic plan for this program is dependent on continued funding by USDA and staff availability. |
2007: Benchmark graduation rates for adult clients.
2007: Identify and evaluate new youth curricula. |
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* Expanded Nutrition Program (ENP):
Provide up-to-date curricula for the adult and youth phase of the Expanded Nutrition Program. * The strategic plan for this program is dependent on continued funding by USDA and staff availability. |
2008: Evaluate results of Baylor College of Medicine grant curriculum. Identify and evaluate other possible curricula that may be available for the adult program.
2008-2012: Increase adult graduation by 3% annually. |
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*Better Living for Texans Program (BLT):
Restructure educational programs to increase series completion by participants. |
2007: Identify, develop/modify/implement lesson series for BLT assistants online. Report behavior changes. Establish baseline for BLT graduates.
* Contingent on funding. |
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*Better Living for Texans Program (BLT):
Increase agents’/assistants’ knowledge and skill in delivering educational programs to target audience – Food Stamp-certified, eligible, or waivered audiences. |
2007–2012: Work with ENP program to provide quarterly training on program implementation, subject matter, target audience needs, supervision of assistants, assistant outreach effectiveness, and strategies to reach target audiences. Provide regional/district program idea updates through regional program managers and regional program directors-family and consumer sciences.
* Contingent on funding. |
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*Better Living for Texans Program (BLT):
Increase the number of adult target audiences completing a BLT lesson series. |
2007–2012: Review and adjust minimum program expectations for BLT levels. Pursue additional waivers for Food Stamp eligible audiences. Continue work with youth audiences.
* Contingent on funding. |
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Provide educational program on Food Safety through specific Pest Management Teachings. |
2007: ISEC Home Pest Management (Identify Sanitize Exclude Control) available for statewide use. |
Objective 3: Increase the number of adults adopting child passenger safety practices.*
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Increase the adoption of child passenger safety practices. |
2007–2012: Increase trained agents and partners by 5% each year.
2007: Using 2005 as a benchmark, increase number of safety seats installed by 5%.
2007: Using 2005 as a benchmark, increase number of safety seats installed by 8%.
2008: Using 2005 as a benchmark, increase the number of safety seats installed by 10%.
2009: Using 2005 as a benchmark, increase the number of safety seats installed by 12%.
2010: Using 2005 as a benchmark, increase the number of safety seats installed by 15%.
2011: Using 2005 as a benchmark, increase the number of safety seats installed by 20%.
* Contingent on funding.
2012:
Using 2005 as a benchmark, increase the number of safety seats installed by
22%. * Contingent on funding. |
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Goal 4: Reduce health care costs by increasing risk-reducing behaviors among adults with Type II Diabetes through diabetes education programs.
Statement of Support: Preventing prevalent and costly chronic diseases such as Type 2 Diabetes was identified as a high priority in the Texas Community Futures Forum and Data Summits.
Objective: Increase Do Well Be Well (DWBW) Program participants’ knowledge and adoption of risk reducing behaviors such as glucose monitoring, dilated eye exam, increased physical activity, increased recipe modification, and meal management.
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Develop strategic partnerships at the local community, state, and federal levels such as: Texas Diabetes Council and USDA. |
2007–2012: Provide briefs and interpretation on DWBW to two groups annually as a means to develop partnerships. |
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Develop local coalitions meeting DWBW program guidelines at the county or multi-county level. RPDs will coordinate with state specialists on agent training and provide support. |
2007–2012: All counties/multi-counties offering DWBW will have a functioning coalition. |
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Provide DWBW class series |
2007–2012: Increase county participation by 5% annually. Provide outcome and economic impact. Update course materials annually; develop new material delivery to agents through agent-only Web site.
2007–2012: DWBW will be available on a county/multi-county level every other year. |
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Provide Cooking Well with Diabetes (CWWD) Series. |
2007–2012: Increase county participation by 5% annually. Update course materials annually.
2007–2012: CWWD will be available on a county/multi-county level every other year. |
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Develop resource support for DWBW, including training, resources, marketing, implementation, and evaluation. |
2007: Develop partnership with Weslyan nurses to develop low literary educational resources.
2007: Develop Spanish version of DWBW and CWWD.
2008–2009: Develop/update DWBW Participant Guide for sale through the TCE Bookstore. |
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Provide online or distance education update training on DWBW for agents. |
2007: Identify training needs of agents.
2007: Develop and test module including an evaluation component to address training needs. Provide training course. Identify training needs.
2007–2012: Make changes due to diabetes care standards changes. Provide training course. Identify training needs. |
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Goal 5: Decrease the number of adults and children who are inactive or overweight through nutrition and activity programs delivered to families, schools and communities.
Statement of Support: Promoting a healthy weight for children and adults was identified as a high priority in Texas Community Future Forums and Data Summits.
Objective 1: Decrease the number of children at risk for childhood overweight through family and school strategies designed to improve knowledge of the role of diet quality, physical activity, and engaged parenting.
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Develop program materials and agent training program addressing childhood overweight. |
2007: Implement pilot testing of curriculum, perform data analysis and prepare county reports.
2008: Evaluate, revise, and package for statewide implementation. Train additional agents. Establish baseline school participation.
2009: Increase number of schools participating by 3%.
2010: Increase number of schools participating by 3%.
2011-2012: Increase number of schools participating by 3%. |
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Develop strategic partnerships at the state and local level with groups such as School Health Advisory Councils, Texas Action for Healthy Kids (TAHKA), Texas Exercise and Nutrition (TEXAN) and school nurses, district physical education coordinators, teachers, and other groups working on reducing childhood overweight. |
2007–2012: Continue participation in School Health Advisory Council or other community groups. Participate in planning, implementing, and evaluation programs selected by group. |
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Expand the implementation of Walk Across Texas (WAT) in schools. |
2007–2012: Develop series of activities with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) elements for use by teachers during implementation of WAT. Increase the number of children participating by 2% annually. |
Objective 2: Promote the adoption of targeted behaviors related to nutrition and physical activity to promote a healthy weight in adults.
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Identify/develop targeted program materials and agent-training programs addressing nutrition and physical activity behaviors to promote a healthy weight in adults. |
2007: Revise and pilot test Puente curriculum and nutrition lesson series accompanying Walk Across Texas.
2008: Train agents to deliver program. Implement and evaluate program outcomes. Establish baseline.
2009: Increase number of participants by 2%.
2010: Increase number of participants by 2%.
2011: Increase number of participants by 2%.
2012: Increase number of participants by 2%. |
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Goal 6: Reduce the risk of food-borne illness though education for consumers and commercial food establishments.
Statement of Support: The high cost of food-borne illness at commercial food establishments creates a high need for food safety education.
Objective 1: Reduce risk for food-borne illness through education for commercial food establishments.
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Establish and maintain strategic partnerships at the state, regional, and local level including Department of State Health Services (all levels), restaurant associations, restaurant chains, Chambers of Commerce, Workforce Commission and local workforce boards, Texas Department of Agriculture, and school districts to identify need. |
2007: Market and determine need for Food Protection Management (FPM) programs with potential food service establishments. |
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Increase and maintain the number of qualified FPM instructors to meet identified needs at the county level.
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2007–2012: Train and test 10 county faculty each year (CEA-FCS and CEA-Ag) to become qualified instructors for FPM.
2007–2012: Work with the Department of State Health Services to identify/offer continuing education to FPM instructors to maintain qualification status. |
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Develop a course for food handlers (“Food Safety: It’s in Your Hands”) to complement the Food Protection Management Program. The food handler’s course will be for individuals who work directly with food but do not need to become a certified food manager. |
2007: Develop a food handler’s course for use at the county level. Work with county health departments to get the course approved at the local level.
2007–2008: Develop an online delivery system for the food handler’s course. |
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Increase the number of food service establishments/food service managers that participate in Food Protection Management. |
2007: Develop materials for delivery of Food Safety—It’s Our Business (FS-IOB) in Spanish.
2007: Develop alternative delivery system for Spanish FS-IOB.
2009–2012: FS-IOB is widely available in every region. |
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Evaluate the impact of FPM in a valid and cost-effective manner for use at the county and state level. |
2007–2012: Implement evaluation instrument to assess FPM participant change in critical food safety behaviors. Data collected via the evaluation instrument will be accessible by county-based FPM instructors through an online system. |
Objective 2: Reduce risk for food-borne illness in the home through education to individuals and families.
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Provide programs and activities that improve food safety knowledge and address safe food handling behaviors in the home. |
2007–2012: Identify and evaluate one to two food safety resources annually.
2007: Provide state training on food preservation. Identify and train regional trainer agents on food preservation.
2007–2012: ENP and BLT programs will demonstrate improved food safety behaviors in limited-resource and food-stamp eligible audiences.
2007–2012: Provide training and resource materials in English and Spanish to county faculty (FCS, 4-H, and Ag agents as appropriate). |
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Provide programs and activities that improve knowledge and skills of safe home food preservation to clientele. |
2007–2012: Identify and evaluate educational materials related to home food preservation. |
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Goal 7: Improve water conservation by promoting understanding and adoption of best management practices among consumers.
Statement of Support: Texas Communities Futures Forum and Data Summits indicate the need to reduce water consumption. Supports Agriculture and Natural Resources Goal 1: Natural Resources and the Environment.
Objective 1: Develop effective programs to increase home water conservation practices
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Provide training to county Extension agents-family and consumer sciences on effective programs addressing home water conservation. |
2007: Eight percent of FCS agents will be trained via Centra.
2008: Ten percent of FCS agents will be trained via Centra.
2009: Twelve percent of FCS agents will be trained via Centra
2010-2012: Fifteen percent of FCS agents will be trained via Centra. |
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Expand the delivery of home water conservation programs through counties, multi-counties, districts, and regions. |
2007: Develop a volunteer training to expand county outreach. Four percent of FCS agents will conduct educational programs on home water conservation to adults and youth via volunteer-led efforts.
2008: Develop a news article series available on agent Web site. Eight percent of FCS agents will conduct educational programs on home water conservation to adults and youth via volunteer led efforts.
2009: Ten percent of FCS agents will conduct educational programs on home water conservation to adults and youth.
2010: Twelve percent of FCS agents will conduct educational programs on home water conservation to adults and youth via volunteer-led efforts. |
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Expand Web delivery of water conservation information. |
2007: Web-based contacts will increase 2%.
2008: Web-based contacts will increase 2%.
2009: Web-based contacts will increase 2%.
2010-2012: Web-based contacts will increase 2%. |
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Goal 8: Community volunteers will expand the outreach of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) by building competencies in quality program delivery through participation in educational training.
Statement of Support: Adult volunteers are a resource that can expand educational outreach while enhancing their desire for life-long learning and community engagement.
Objective: Support existing volunteer groups and develop new volunteer opportunities including new volunteer training for family and consumer sciences program delivery strategies.
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Work with volunteer groups, such as the Texas Extension Education Association (TEEA), to identify strategies for expansion and revitalization of membership. |
2007–2012: TEEA club membership expansion efforts will continue to have ongoing Extension support from the FCS agent in each county. |
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Develop and expand volunteer opportunities for FCS program support through train-the-trainer strategies. |
2007: Identify volunteer opportunities within FCS program areas including training for adult 4-H leaders.
2007–2012: Evaluate and interpret results to community stakeholders annually.
2007: Develop and pilot the Master Wellness Volunteer Program to support all health- and nutrition-related programs.
2007: Develop regional and state strategies for supporting 4-H Adult Volunteer Leaders in Nutrition and Health. Use online lessons as appropriate. |
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Contact:
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Texas Cooperative Extension
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Ph: 979-845-7967
Fax: 979-845-9542
September 2007