Success Story4-H Junior Homemaker Club



4-H Junior Homemaker Club

Author: Rebecca Miller

Planning Unit: Bell County CES

Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum

Plan of Work: Empowering current and future leaders; positive youth development

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

     Youth today are searching and seeking positive ways to make a difference in their community. But many lack the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to be a change maker in their towns. Statistics show that children who do not participate in youth civic engagement are more likely to engage in risky behavior, not be successful in school and less likely to participate in civic engagement later on in life.

      In an effort to get kids more involved and educate them on leadership skills and community involvement, the FCS Agent and 4-H Agent joined forces to develop a 4-H Junior Homemaker Club for kids in Bell County. Ten children became members of the club and met monthly to discuss needs and issues of the county and how they could address and change these concerns to improve not only our community but around the world too.

      100% discovered that there are opportunities for them to engage in civic services later in life as adults through groups like KEHA and as an adult 4-H leader. 100% identified different community projects to be done throughout the year that would help communities. One club member stated” It feels good to help others and know that you have in some little way brought a smile to their face.”






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