Success StoryBeginning Again



Beginning Again

Author: Cathy Toole

Planning Unit: Henry County CES

Major Program: Civic Engagement

Plan of Work: 4-H Youth Development

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

The Year 2022 is looking brighter for many 4-H youth across Henry County.  Youth are ready to return to 4-H Clubs and begin projects that have been pushed to the side for the last year and half.  Twelve of the 4-H Clubs have started meeting in person again while social distancing and using creative ways to work within the safety guidelines outlined by the University of Kentucky.  Next month 3 more clubs will take the plunge into meeting face to face and providing youth with much needed time with friends and participating in hands on learning.   Youth just want things to feel “more normal” and 4-H is providing that sense of belonging in a place that many have come to for years.  4-H is their home away from home where they know they are going to be heard and cared for by adults who have their best interest at heart.  Of course, most of the youth don’t realize that is what 4-H has been doing for over a hundred years.  We are here in the good times and the difficult times helping youth learn to navigate life.






Stories by Cathy Toole


Teen Summit

about 1 months ago by Cathy Toole

James Patrick Allen: 4-H Extension Specialist Middle school is a crucial period for youth developmen... Read More


The Benefits of Disc Golf

about 1 months ago by Cathy Toole

Disc Golf is a fast-growing sport for all ages. It is very similar to regular golf except weighted d... Read More


Stories by Henry County CES


LADDER: Local Approach to Discussion-Based Disaster Exercises and Readiness

about 15 days ago by Krista Perry

Its not if it will happen in your community, its when will a disaster happen in your community? In ... Read More


Ration Building Crash Course

about 1 months ago by Megan McCoun

Henry Countys largest commodity is beef at almost $11 million is sales and over 27,000 in cattle inv... Read More