1. Why 4-H Afterschool? Eddie Locklear 4-H Afterschool Director National 4-H Council

2. What Are After-School Programs? Offered when children and youth are not in school and parents need care for themOffered when children and youth are not in school and parents need care for them Provide safe, healthy, caring, and enrichment environmentsProvide safe, healthy, caring, and enrichment environments Include before- and after-school hours, teacher workdays, school holidays, summer, and may include weekendsInclude before- and after-school hours, teacher workdays, school holidays, summer, and may include weekends (continued) ⇨ (continued) ⇨

3. What Are After-School Programs? Long-term, structured, sequentially planned learning experiences in partnership with adultsLong-term, structured, sequentially planned learning experiences in partnership with adults Are offered every day or several days of the week for extended periods of time, may include weekends tooAre offered every day or several days of the week for extended periods of time, may include weekends too Sponsored by schools or community groups (Schools, BGCA, YMCA, Faith-based, etc.)Sponsored by schools or community groups (Schools, BGCA, YMCA, Faith-based, etc.)

4. After-School Programs: What’s the Buzz? Have “exploded into the nation’s consciousness.”Have “exploded into the nation’s consciousness.” The hours between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. are the “prime time for crime or youth enrichment and achievement.”The hours between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. are the “prime time for crime or youth enrichment and achievement.” Interest is “unprecedented.”Interest is “unprecedented.” There is an “explosion” of programs.There is an “explosion” of programs. Such programs are the “cornerstone” of the goal to reduce crime.Such programs are the “cornerstone” of the goal to reduce crime.

5. Rationale: Why After-School Programs? Changing family situationsChanging family situations Time of risk or opportunityTime of risk or opportunity Research support for benefits of participationResearch support for benefits of participation

6. Key Findings 2002 Afterschool Alliance Poll Respondents: 800 Adults, 18 years or older, who are registered voters Location: Nationwide Date of Poll: August 13-21, 2002 Polling Firm: Lake Snell Perry & Associates and the Tarrance Group Source: Afterschool Alliance Web Page http://www.afterschoolalliance.org

7. 90% believe there is a need for after-school programs. 93% agree that after-school programs are needed, even in states with budget deficits. 77% feel after-school programs are an absolute necessity for their community.

8. 90% of parents who are not at home in afternoon when their children get home believe after-school programs are a necessity. 70% say after-school programs are important to them personally.

9. 95% of parents with children in after-school programs say their children are safer and less likely to be involved with juvenile crime than children not in programs. 92% of these parents indicated that their children do better in reading, writing, and math as a result of their participation in after- school programs.

10. Some significant negative consequences: Youth are at greater risk of being victims of violent crime.Youth are at greater risk of being victims of violent crime. Juvenile crime triples at 3 p.m.Juvenile crime triples at 3 p.m. Greater risk of substance abuse and sexual activityGreater risk of substance abuse and sexual activity Anti-social behaviorAnti-social behavior School dropout (continued) ⇨School dropout (continued) ⇨

11. Low academic performance and poor gradesLow academic performance and poor grades Over exposure to televisionOver exposure to television TruancyTruancy AccidentsAccidents

12. Some significant benefits include: Improved academic performanceImproved academic performance Reduction in youth crime and risky behaviorReduction in youth crime and risky behavior Reduction in sexual activityReduction in sexual activity Reduction in drug useReduction in drug use Increased school success and high school graduation (continued) ⇨Increased school success and high school graduation (continued) ⇨

13. Improved social skillsImproved social skills Improved school attendanceImproved school attendance Reduction in school dropoutReduction in school dropout Increased homework completion and qualityIncreased homework completion and quality Improved self-confidenceImproved self-confidence Improved interpersonal skillsImproved interpersonal skills Increased life skillsIncreased life skills

14. Rationale: Extension Involvement in After-School Programs Reach audiences not otherwise reachedReach audiences not otherwise reached Opportunity to take a leadership role in addressing community needsOpportunity to take a leadership role in addressing community needs

15. Extension’s Niche Remains close to local needs.Remains close to local needs. Creates customized programs.Creates customized programs. Connects with land-grant university research base.Connects with land-grant university research base. Employs high quality faculty and staff with expertise in youth development and a connection to a national network.Employs high quality faculty and staff with expertise in youth development and a connection to a national network.

16. 4-H Afterschool Defined 1. Are offered during the times children and youth are not in school and their parents are in need of safe, healthy, caring, and enriching environments for their children. They include before- and after-school hours, teacher workdays, school holidays, summer months, and in some cases, weekends. (continued) ⇨

17. 4-H Afterschool Defined 2. May reach children and youth from kindergarten to 12 th grades (although not necessarily in the same program). (continued) ⇨

18. 4-H Afterschool Defined 3. Engage children and youth in long-term, structured, and sequentially planned learning experiences in partnerships with adults. Programs may include those that are offered every day or several days of the week, every weekend for multiple months, in concentrated times such as resident and day camps, or a combination of these formats. (continued) ⇨

19. 4-H Afterschool Defined 4. Are designed on principles of youth development to address the interests of children and youth and their physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs.

20. Provide professional development opportunities to Cooperative Extension staff and 4-H VolunteersProvide professional development opportunities to Cooperative Extension staff and 4-H Volunteers Provide training to after-school staff in a variety of topics including youth development and curricula deliveryProvide training to after-school staff in a variety of topics including youth development and curricula delivery Offer 4-H and Cooperative Extension System curricula to youth in after-school programsOffer 4-H and Cooperative Extension System curricula to youth in after-school programs Organize 4-H Clubs in after-school programsOrganize 4-H Clubs in after-school programs Goals of 4-H Afterschool

21. Increase the quality and availability of after-school programsIncrease the quality and availability of after-school programs Increase numbers of 4-H members and volunteersIncrease numbers of 4-H members and volunteers Increase usage of 4-H curricula among youth in after-school programsIncrease usage of 4-H curricula among youth in after-school programs Increase skills and knowledge of after-school staffIncrease skills and knowledge of after-school staff Increase awareness of 4-H programIncrease awareness of 4-H program Increase the skills and knowledge of Extension professionals in after-school programmingIncrease the skills and knowledge of Extension professionals in after-school programming Objectives

22. Required Elements of Quality Child Care, School-Age Care, and Out-of-School Programs for Older Youth and Teens Experiences to Promote Physical, Cognitive, Social, Emotional Development of Children/Youth and Strengthen Family Relationships Educational Experiences to Promote Learning Caregiving Experiences that: - Nurture - Guide - Protect - Meet Basic Needs Quality Child Care, School-Age Care, and Out-of-School Programs for Older Youth and Teens Care Development Education Source: Cooperative Extension System Extension “Cares” for America’s Children and Youth Initiative March, 2001

23. Eight Essential Elements of 4-H A positive relationship with a caring adultA positive relationship with a caring adult A safe environmentA safe environment An inclusive environmentAn inclusive environment Engagement in learningEngagement in learning From Dr. Cathann Kress, Essential Elements of 4-H Youth Development (2004) (continued) ⇨

24. Eight Essential Elements of 4-H Opportunity for masteryOpportunity for mastery Opportunity to see oneself as an active participant in the futureOpportunity to see oneself as an active participant in the future Opportunity for self-determinationOpportunity for self-determination Opportunity to value and practice service to othersOpportunity to value and practice service to others From Dr. Cathann Kress, Essential Elements of 4-H Youth Development (2004)

25. 8 Elements 4 Concepts 8 Elements 4 Concepts BelongingBelonging Positive relationship with a caring adultPositive relationship with a caring adult An inclusive environmentAn inclusive environment A safe environmentA safe environment MasteryMastery Engagement in learningEngagement in learning Opportunity for masteryOpportunity for mastery From Dr. Cathann Kress, Essential Elements of 4-H Youth Development (2004) (continued) ⇨

26. 8 Elements 4 Concepts IndependenceIndependence Opportunity to see oneself as an active participant in the futureOpportunity to see oneself as an active participant in the future Opportunity for self-determinationOpportunity for self-determination GenerosityGenerosity Opportunity to value and practice service for othersOpportunity to value and practice service for others From Dr. Cathann Kress, Essential Elements of 4-H Youth Development (2004)

27. JCPenney Afterschool Fund Grants 20042004 15 $10,000 grants to states15 $10,000 grants to states 57 counties57 counties Over 13,800 youth reachedOver 13,800 youth reached 226 Extension staff trained226 Extension staff trained (continued) ⇨ (continued) ⇨

28. JCPenney Afterschool Fund Grants 20042004 441 4-H Volunteers441 4-H Volunteers 934 After-school staff934 After-school staff 134 New 4-H Clubs134 New 4-H Clubs 209 Collaborations (141 New ones)209 Collaborations (141 New ones)

29. Partnerships Developed Memoranda of Agreements (MOA)Memoranda of Agreements (MOA) Boys and Girls Clubs of AmericaBoys and Girls Clubs of America YMCAYMCA Junior AchievementJunior Achievement Afterschool AllianceAfterschool Alliance

30. System Wide Impact 300,000 Youth reached300,000 Youth reached 20,000 After-school staff trained20,000 After-school staff trained 1,500 4-H Clubs in after-school programs1,500 4-H Clubs in after-school programs 1,400 4-H Staff trained1,400 4-H Staff trained Over $20 million to 4-H Afterschool programming (Cash and In-Kind)Over $20 million to 4-H Afterschool programming (Cash and In-Kind)

31. Where we are going in 2005 JCPenney Afterschool Grant ($600,000)JCPenney Afterschool Grant ($600,000) NFL Charities Grant ($376,500)NFL Charities Grant ($376,500) 10 Grants to States ($30,000 each)10 Grants to States ($30,000 each) 25 mini-grants to 4-H Volunteers for after- school work25 mini-grants to 4-H Volunteers for after- school work More PartnershipsMore Partnerships Extensive Marketing (continued) ⇨Extensive Marketing (continued) ⇨

32. Where we are going in 2005 Two New Resource GuidesTwo New Resource Guides How to start after-school programsHow to start after-school programs Recruiting and Training Teen TeamsRecruiting and Training Teen Teams Success Stories HighlightedSuccess Stories Highlighted Web-based Evaluation and ReportingWeb-based Evaluation and Reporting Enhanced Web siteEnhanced Web site 8 4-H Afterschool Award of Excellence8 4-H Afterschool Award of Excellence $500 awards and plaque$500 awards and plaque

33. 4-H Afterschool Vision All children & youth are in safe, healthy, caring, & enriching environments when they are away from their parents.All children & youth are in safe, healthy, caring, & enriching environments when they are away from their parents. 4-H training available to all after-school staff in America4-H training available to all after-school staff in America 4-H curricula available to all youth in after- school programs in America (continued) ⇨4-H curricula available to all youth in after- school programs in America (continued) ⇨

34. 4-H Afterschool Vision Increased numbers of 4-H volunteers and 4-H members.Increased numbers of 4-H volunteers and 4-H members. Increased support to States and County 4-H AfterschoolIncreased support to States and County 4-H Afterschool  Financial  Educational Resources  Marketing Materials  Other support as funding allows

35. For more information: http://www.4hafterschool.org http://www.reeusda.gov/extensioncares/ (click evaluation button) http://www.cyfernet.org/ http://www.nncc.org/ http://www.jcpenney.net/company/ afterschool/index.htm (click national partners) http://www.national4-hheadquarters.gov/