1. Bridging The Culture Divide Inclusive Extension Programs with Latino Youth Cathy Brown 4-H Extension Agent Hoke County

2. History Latino Population in Hoke County Latino Population in Hoke County 1990 Latino pop-218, total 22,856 2006 Latino pop-4,370, total 42,303 Started Summer Nutrition Program-1996 Two weeks- 20 youth - 80 youth (2007) Partnered with Migrant Educational Program Over time opened up to all Latino youth 2 nd -12 th grade Began to work close with Volunteer-Febe McLaughlin Migrant Recruiter, AIMS Club Developed a Latino TRY-IT Team-Nutrition,Leadership Developed Leadership Program made up of Latino Youth Developed workshops, Citizenship Focus, Congress, Club

3. Bridging The Culture Divide Teaching Nutrition at South Central Winter- Enrichment Teaching Nutrition at South Central Winter- Enrichment Teaching 4-H Youth Cultural Dance Steps Teaching 4-H Youth Cultural Dance Steps Latino Family Night Latino Family Night Teaching Leadership to peers Teaching Leadership to peers

12. Long-range Needs Takes time to develop partnerships Takes time to develop partnerships Takes time to develop relationships Takes time to develop relationships Resources needed-Grants, Money, Opportunities Resources needed-Grants, Money, Opportunities

13. Outcomes Developing Leaders for the community Developing Leaders for the community Strive for further education Strive for further education Sustainable Partnerships Sustainable Partnerships Developing relationships with Families Developing relationships with Families Building a reputation Building a reputation