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It Starts With Us
| 4001 - 4-H Youth Development Programming | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4001.2) | 400 |
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) | 450 |
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) | 600 |
Number of youth who indicated they know how to use information they are given to make decisions |
Author: Valerie Stewart
Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming
Research suggests distinctive characteristics of young adolescents (middle school aged youth) regarding their physical, cognitive, moral, psychological, and social-emotional development, as well as spiritual development (Scales, 2010). Young adolescents (middle school aged youth) warrant educational experiences and schools that are organized to address their physical, intellectual, emotional/psychological, moral/ethical, spiritual, and social developmental characteristics (Caskey & Anfara, 2
