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| 4001 - 4-H Youth Development Programming | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4001.2) | 600 |
Number of youth who can comfortably talk to others about their thoughts and feelings |
| 4001.3) | 250 |
Number of youth who indicate they are connected to caring adults who are interested in their success |
| 4001.4) | 465 |
Number of youth who apply the skills learned in 4-H and in other activities at home, school or in the community |
| 4001.5) | 200 |
Number of youth who reported that they can set and accomplish a goal |
| 4001.1) | 1000 |
Number of youth who indicated they know how to use information they are given to make decisions |
Author: Cathy Toole
Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn”, Benjamin Franklin. The Henry County 4-H program has been providing youth the opportunity to be involved in developing and honing many avenues of personal growth and development. While the county program is strong it had come to the attention of volunteer leaders and staff that middle school aged youth often began to drop out of 4-H activities, so a plan was developed to encourage the retention of
