UF/IFAS Extension Florida 4-H Youth Protection Policy
Candi Dierenfield, Jessica Emerson, Stacey Ellison, Shreemoyee Ghosh, David Hafner, Karen Henry, Shannon Horrillo, Katie Jones, Dallas Meringolo, Amber Norris, Melinda Souers, Jessica Sprain, Abbey Tharpe, , Matthew Olson, , andDaphne Glasgow
Release Date: 9/20/2026
4-H Youth Development
Abstract
This publication is an updated youth protection policy for UF/IFAS Extension Florida 4-H volunteers and involved faculty, agents, or staff. It describes child abuse reporting procedures and the different screening, training, and documentation requirements for adults involved in Florida 4-H and its activities.
About this Publication
This document is 4H444, one of a series of the Florida 4-H Youth Development Program, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date October 2023. Revised December 2025 and September 2026. Visit the Ask IFAS website at https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/ for the currently supported version of this publication. © 2025 UF/IFAS. This publication is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.
How to Cite
Dierenfield, C., Hartman, K., Waters, J., Olson, M., & Andrews, S. (2023). UF/IFAS Extension Florida 4-H Youth Protection Policy. EDIS, 2023(5). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-4h444-2023







