4-H Desarrollo Juvenil

Marilyn N. Norman and Joy C. Jordan

Stacey Ellison

This publication covers the method of delivery, the plan, the visuals, how to look sharp and to have a sharp presentation.  

Marilyn N. Norman yJoy Jordan
Otros contactos: Sarah Hensley

Because 4-H is the youth development arm of Land Grant University outreach, 4-H youth development professionals are responsible for knowing and applying to their programs the most current and valid information regarding support for the growth and development of the youth in their communities.

Marilyn N. Norman yJoy Jordan
Otros contactos: Sarah Hensley

Youth development has been defined as an ongoing process through which young people attempt to meet their needs and to develop the competencies they perceive as necessary for survival and transition to adulthood. Positive Youth Development is development that is positive and productive for both youth and their communities.

Vanessa Spero, Darcy Cole, Vera Bullard, Jennifer Cushman, Tara Dorn, Kelsey Dugan, Crystal Perry, yJennifer Taylor-Winney

The most recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics report that 15% of individuals aged 3–21 are served under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This means that 15% of youth are diagnosed with a disability that has the potential to affect their success academically and in the workforce.  As a youth development organization, 4-H programs should anticipate at least 15% of their population, if not more, to have a diagnosed disability. As youth development professionals, we are tasked with meeting the needs of youth with disabilities through proactive and reactive planning strategies. This also includes professionals being flexible, accommodating, and ready to foster Positive Youth Development best practices.

Matthew R. Olson yAndrew Toelle

The Extension Services-237 (ES-237) is a report of University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension that consists of statistics for youth ages 5–18 participating in UF/IFAS Extension youth programs and the volunteers providing service to these programs. Family Nutrition Programs (FNP) are the only youth Extension programs that are exempt from ES-237 reporting. In Florida, an annual ES-237 report is completed for each UF/IFAS Extension County office based off total 4-H enrollments entered into 4-H Online. County reports are compiled into a single state report and submitted to the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Marilyn N. Norman yJoy Jordan
Otros contactos: Sarah Hensley

This article answers common questions about 4-H in Florida.

Keith G. Diem yKeith G. Diem
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To maximize the strengths of the 4-H Youth Development Program and to promote its value to the public and funding agencies, Extension staff must know the value of 4-H as it is perceived by others. Since parents are key stakeholders in the 4-H program because they approve of their children being members and they are taxpayers and voters, this descriptive survey research involving a randomly selected sample of parents of 4-H club members in Florida aimed to determine what value 4-H brings to youth members, what problems 4-H faces, and what other beliefs parents have about 4-H.

Julia S. Kelly

Parent engagement makes a significant impact on a 4-H club’s success in fostering the development of targeted life skills in youth participants. This new 4-page publication of the UF/IFAS 4-H Youth Development Program presents 13 concrete strategies for engaging with parents and also addresses some potential challenges with communicating with parents. Written by Julia S. Kelly.

Heather M. Futch
Otros contactos: Sarah Hensley

Utilizing mindfulness as an evening reflection at residential camps has been developed as a tool for use at the end of the day during residential camps, though language may be modified for use at the end of classes or day camps. The four lessons in this new 7-page publication of the UF/IFAS Florida 4-H Youth Development Program, written by Heather Janney, were developed as a way for youth to reflect on their activities throughout the day. It is recommended to do only one lesson 15-20 minutes per day.

Candi Dierenfield, Jessica Emerson, Stacey Ellison, Shreemoyee Ghosh, David Hafner, Karen Henry, Shannon J. Horrillo, Katie M. Jones, Dallas Meringolo, Amber Norris, Melinda Souers, Jessica M. Sprain, Abbey L. Tharpe, Janet Waters, Matthew R. Olson, ySophia Andrews

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.