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| 4051 - Leadership | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4051.5) | 57 |
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #13 “Is 4-H a place where you have a chance to be a leader?” (SEEC) |
| 4051.4) | 58 |
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #6 “Is 4-H A place where you get to figure out things for yourself?” (SEEC) |
| 4051.3) | 6 |
Number of youth who served as direct mentors to one or more younger youth (SEEC) |
| 4051.2) | 65 |
Number of youth who received education related to diversity and inclusivity (KOSA) |
| 4051.1) | 13 |
Number of youth who served as group leaders or officers (PRACTICE) |
Author: Courtney Brock
Major Program: Leadership
Young people who are involved in extracurricular activities are more likely to become productive members of their community. The 4-H Agent has worked to help foster a productive, independent, and self-governed 4-H Teen Club. The 4-H agent, in cooperation with the Teen Club officer team, planned and implemented various leadership activities as well as opportunities for teens to conduct service-learning projects. The Lincoln County 4-H Teen Club holds monthly meetings and the officer team meets pr
Author: Courtney Brock
Major Program: Leadership
According to research, middle school is a time when young people find their place in the world, while exploring their strengths and interests (Fagell. P.L., 2019). Therefore, it is impreative to provide positive experiences where young people may explore the world in a safe environment. Historically, there is a decline in 4-H enrollment numbers throughout the middle school years. Kentucky 4-H hosts the Kentucky 4-H Summit Leadership Conference for middle schoolers (grades 6-8) in an effort to co
Author: Courtney Brock
Major Program: Leadership
In 2021, Mental Health America ranked Kentucky 19th among the 50 states in prevalence of mental illness and access to care. Measured during the pandemic, 46,000 (13.6%) Kentucky youth ages 12-17 reported suffering at least one major depressive episode in the past year. Of those, 31,000 teens (9.6%) reported severe major depression, often co-occurring with substance abuse, anxiety, and disorderly behavior.According to the Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of
