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Alabama Extension Human Sciences Impact Report

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Helping People

  • Lead healthier lives
  • Become more financially secure
  • Have better relationships with their families

Making life better for all Alabamians.

Portrait of grateful teenager man hug smiling middle-aged mother show love and care, thankful happy grown-up son in embrace cheerful mom, enjoy weekend family time at home together, bonding conceptOur Strengths

  • Timely, relevant, and science-based programming delivered to individuals across the life-span
  • Partnerships that, when leveraged, increase reach and impact
  • Extension professionals as trusted messengers who can bring about positive change

Our Programs

Human Sciences Extension helps people develop essential knowledge and skills to lead better lives, be work and career ready, build strong families, and make meaningful contributions to our communities.

  • 13 Human Sciences Extension (HSE) professionals
  • 14 Statewide programs and initiatives
  • 27 Peer-reviewed scholarly products
  • 10 Television appearances
  • 12 News stories
  • 3.2 M Unique viewers of HSE materials

Healthy People

A map of the Alabama counties that have a certified breastfeeding friendly child care center.

Counties in orange have a certified provider.

Making Alabama Breastfeeding Friendly

The Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Certification program is a collaborative effort of Alabama Extension, the Alabama Department of Public Health, the Alabama Partnership for Children, and the Alabama Breastfeeding Committee. In 2022, agents certified 52 Alabama providers serving more than 1,800 children. Participation in this program resulted in 260 improved practices among participating early child care providers. An interactive map identifying certified breastfeeding friendly providers is available for parents or caregivers seeking this option in their county or community. Search for Alabama Certified Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Providers on the Alabama Extension website at www.aces.edu.

  • 52 Providers certified in 2022
  • 1,800 Children served
  • 46% of Alabama counties have a breastfeeding- friendly provider

Strong Families

Reducing Parental Stress & Enhancing Parenting Skills

Alabama Extension is the national host of Just in Time Parenting, reaching more than 14,500 subscribers nationwide. We offer 40 parenting newsletters in both English and Spanish. These newsletters have valuable information on child development from prenatal to age 5. They cover topics including child development milestones, helpful tips for success, family support suggestions, and nutrition guidance. The newsletters offer evidence-based information to support families in effectively managing challenging situations and minimizing harmful stress reactions.

  • 40 Parenting newsletters in English and Spanish
  • 14.5K Just in Time Parenting nationwide subscribers

Elevated Communities

Strengthening Alabama’s Workforce

In 2018, Alabama adopted the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) high school graduation policy to support the governor’s workforce goals and October as FAFSA Completion Month. Last year, Alabama FAST: Financial Aid Survival Toolkit (ALFAST), the first statewide Extension curriculum designed to increase FAFSA awareness and decision-making, reached 10,000 Alabama high school seniors and 33 school counselors and career coaches at 83 high schools.

  • 10K High school seniors reached
  • 33 School counselors and career coaches at 83 high schools engaged
  • 90.7% Students completing the ALFAST post-workshop survey made an intentional decision about FAFSA, including exploring post-secondary two- and four-year colleges and universities, certification, and licensure.

Connect with Us!

ACES.EDU/HUMANSCIENCES

For more information, contact your county Extension office. Visit aces.edu/directory or email aceshse@auburn.edu.

Follow us on Facebook @AlabamaHumanSciencesExtension

Read More

For a more in-depth look into how Human Sciences Extension makes life better for all Alabamians, read the full 2022 impact report. Download a PDF of Alabama Extension Human Sciences 2022 Impact Report, FCS-2726.

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or language access services, contact aceshse@auburn.edu.

 

New July 2023, Alabama Extension Human Sciences Impact Report, FCS-2742

New August 2023, Alabama Extension Human Sciences 2022 Impact Report, FCS-2726

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