Strategies to Engage 4-H Parents

Release Date: 1/30/2023

Reviewed At: 3/31/2026

DOI: 10.32473/edis-4h430-2023

4-H Youth Development

Abstract

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.

About this Publication

This document is 4H430, one of a series of the Florida 4-H Youth Development Program, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date January 2023. Visit the Ask IFAS website at https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/ for the currently supported version of this publication.

How to Cite

Kelly, J. S. (2023). Strategies to Engage 4-H Parents. EDIS, 2023(1). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-4h430-2023

Authors

Julia Kelly

Contact

County agent

University of Florida

Extension agent II, M.S., 4-H youth development, UF/IFAS Extension St. Johns County, St. Augustine, FL

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