3. 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

4. Our People Kentucky’s population in 2000 totaled 4,041,769

5. In 2007-2008, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension made 2,282,518 contacts with Kentucky families.

6. 2007-2008 Featured Programs Weight: The Reality Series 35% of participants reported losing 5% of their initial weight during the program. © Amy Hill Permission to use the artist’s work for education purposes only.

7. 2007-2008 Featured Programs Estate and Financial Planning for Life 63% of participants implemented a recordkeeping system.

8. 2007-2008 Featured Programs Keys to Great Parenting 55% of participants adopted new skills for communications with their child(ren).

9. 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.

10. Our Families  639,394 people in Kentucky receive food stamps.  The average family food stamp benefit is $217.28 per month.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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. photo © 2007 Jupiterimages Corp.

16. 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. photo © 2007 Jupiterimages Corp.

17. 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.

18. Our Health

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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