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| 4001 - 4-H Youth Development Programming | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4001.2) | 72 |
Number of youth who can comfortably talk to others about their thoughts and feelings |
| 4001.3) | 69 |
Number of youth who indicate they are connected to caring adults who are interested in their success |
| 4001.4) | 326 |
Number of youth who apply the skills learned in 4-H and in other activities at home, school or in the community |
| 4001.5) | 72 |
Number of youth who reported that they can set and accomplish a goal |
| 4001.1) | 326 |
Number of youth who indicated they know how to use information they are given to make decisions |
Author: Stacey Potts
Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming
Unintentional injury, while declining, remains the leading cause of death among children ages 19 and under. (Source: Safekids.org) To raise awareness and show children ways to prevent these types of injuries, the Daviess County Cooperative Extension Service applied for and received a grant from the Progressive Agriculture Foundation to host a Progressive Agriculture Youth Safety Day. The grant provided access to training, along with educational and planning materials.It also pr
Author: Lindsey Dunn
Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming
As the rate of children in out-of-home care continues to rise, from 31.3 to 34.8 per 1,000 children ages 0-17 in Daviess County in 3 years (Kentucky Youth Advocates), the Kids Outdoor Adventures Committee seeks ways to keep families engaged in fun, educational, safe, and healthy activities as a family. This Committee formed in 2015 as it sponsored the first Take A Kid Fishing Day at Panther Creek Park in Owensboro, Kentucky. With direction from the Daviess County Conservati
