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2 1 Florida 4-H Program Marilyn N. Norman, Ph.D. Associate Dean 4-H Youth Development

3 2 Overview Needs of Youth Organization of Florida 4-H Program Roles and Responsibilities Opportunities for Employment Florida 4-H Enrollment

4 3 Essential Elements of 4-H Youth Development

5 4 Positive Youth Development Needs of youth Build assets of youth to transition to successful adulthood

6 5 Needs of Youth A safe and secure environment A sense of belonging Positive relationships with others (know they are cared about by others/able to care for others) Autonomy- sense of control over life, future and independence (influence people/events) Opportunities to value and practice service to others (purpose, meaning to life, contributions) Opportunities for mastery/engagement in learning (capable and successful in life)

7 6 Essential Elements of 4-H Belonging 1.Positive Relationship with a caring adult 2.An inclusive environment 3.A safe environment Mastery 4. Engagement in Learning 5. Opportunity for Mastery Independence 6. Opportunity to see oneself as an active participant in the future 7. Opportunity for self- determination Generosity 8. Opportunity to value and practice service for others

8 7 Why Is Meeting Needs Important?

9 8 If Youth Needs are MET in Positive Ways BelongingMasteryAutonomyGenerosity AttachedAchievingIndependentAltruistic LovingSuccessfulConfidentCaring FriendlyCreativeAssertiveSharing IntimateProblem- solver ResponsibleLoyal SocialMotivatedInner ControlEmpathetic CooperativePersistentSelf-disciplinedSupportive TrustingCompetentLeadershipPro Social

10 9 If Youth Needs are MET in Negative Ways BelongingMasteryPower- Autonomy Generosity Gang LoyaltyOverachieverDictatorialOver-involved Craves affection and acceptance ArrogantRecklessPlays Martyr Risk-seekerBullyCo-dependent PromiscuousCheaterSexual Prowess ClingingWorkaholicManipulative Overly dependentDelinquent skillsRebellious Defies authority

11 10 If Youth Needs are UNMET BelongingMasteryPower- Autonomy Generosity UnattachedNon-achieverSubmissiveSelfish GuardedAvoids risksLacks confidenceNarcissistic RejectingFearsIrresponsibleHardened LonelyChallengesHelplessnessAnti-social AloofUnmotivatedUndisciplinedExploitative IsolatedGives up easilyEasily influenced Distrustful

12 11 Ecological/Environmental Model of Youth Development Family Individual School Community State-Global Society

13 12 Youth Development Youth Education vs. Sense of belonging Safety and security Relationships Autonomy and decision-making Active engagement and independence Confidence and mastering competency Mastery and competency

14 13 4-H: The American Idea Creating Greater Opportunity for Youth Learning By Doing Leading By Example Access to 105 State Land-Grant Universities 7 Million Youth partnering with 3,500 professional educators and 640,000 volunteer leaders Over 100 Years of Reaching Youth

15 14 I pledge my head to clearer thinking… Youth need to know that they are able to Influence people and events through decision-making and action. INDEPENDENCE

16 15 I pledge my heart to greater loyalty… Current research emphasizes the importance for youth to have opportunities for long-term consistent relationships with adults other than parents. This research suggests that belonging may be the single most powerful positive ingredient we can add into the lives of youth. BELONGING

17 16 I pledge my hands to larger service… Youth need to feel their lives have meaning and purpose. By participating in 4-H community service and citizenship activities, youth can connect to communities and learn to give back to others. GENEROSITY

18 17 I pledge my health to better living… In order to develop self-confidence youth need to feel and believe they are capable and they must experience success at solving problems and meeting challenges. MASTERY

19 18 If you were to design a youth development program intended to assist young people to become healthy, problem-solving constructive adults – what would it look like?

20 19 What would it look like? It would offer opportunities for belonging It would offer opportunities to experience a “hands-on” laboratory It would offer opportunities for young people to choose It would offer opportunities to experience what it means to be a citizen

21 20 It would look a lot like 4-H

22 21 Florida 4-H Mission Florida 4-H creates supportive environments for diverse youth and adults to reach their fullest potential.

23 22 “Tag” Message 4-H… is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills

24 23 State 4-H Office (Under the Dean for Extension) The State 4-H Office is not a department, but relies on specialists in departments for Program Leadership and Curriculum Leadership engagement.

25 24 State 4-H Current Endeavors Guidance for Goal 3 Completion of major educational events / recognition meetings and conferences for both youth and adults Volunteer Screening Process Risk Management / Liability research Curriculum (Entomology, Agro-forestry, Weather, Butterflies, Choices, Investor Education, Childhood Obesity reduction, Financial Literacy Operation Military Kids (in Europe, too) Youth Adult Partnerships / Civic Engagement Leading and Learning Initiative (leadership development) Web re-design ACA Accreditation Revamping Recognition Program Blue Ribbon (ES237) review In-Service Several grant funded activities

26 25 4-H Program Design

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28 27 4-H Competencies (4-H PRKC) Youth Development Youth Program Development Volunteer Administration Access, Equity Partnerships / Collaborative Development Organizational Strategies

29 28 Florida County Staffing in 4-H 69 Full Time (90%-100%) 4-H agents Of those: 9 counties have two or more 4-H agents; an additional 3 counties have 3 4-H agents 11 Part Time (50%-75%) 4-H agents Many agents contribute (from 5%-40%) but have a majority program appointment in another area, or come from a single agent county

30 29 County 4-H Staffing (cont.) Counting faculty with 90-100% of their time devoted to 4-H, there are 69 4-H agents. 63% (43) of Florida counties have access to a full-time 4-H agent. Of those 69 full time agents, 42% (29) have five years or less experience in 4-H. Counting faculty with 50% or more of their time devoted to 4-H, there are 80 agents. 17 counties pay the full salary for 100% 4-H agents in their county.

31 30 State Extension Expenditures and Accomplishments - 2004-2005 report 25% of the county faculty FTE's are devoted to 4-H 4% of the state faculty are devoted to 4-H

32 31 Many Voices to Guide 4-H

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34 33 Florida Extension is the combined efforts of … U.S. Department of Agriculture University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (Goal Team 3, PDC, Volunteer Association, FAE4-HA, State Officers, Executive Council, State Staff, etc.) Florida A&M University County governments

35 34 4-H at the county level is… The 4- H program is community based and determined by local citizens and Extension staff.

36 35 Opportunities for Employment with UF Extension and USDA Land-Grant Universities

37 36 Youth Development Professional Opportunities School-based sports/after- school programs Public funded parks and recreation centers Private for-profit park and recreation enterprises Community Based Youth Organizations - Sports Programs 4-H BGCA, YMCAs Camps Military Youth Programs

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45 44 Questions? www.ifas.ufl.edu www.solutionsforyourlife.com www.florida4h.org www.national4hheadquarters.gov www.usda.gov

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47 46 2006 Florida 4-H Enrollment Reviewing the Florida Federal report (ES237) November 2006

48 47 Florida 4-H Facts… 23,788 in organized clubs (community, in-school, after-school, and military) 24,315 in special interest / short term 6,409 in day camps 198,548 in school enrichment 3,244 in residential camps 10,294 in school age child care 13,120 adult volunteers

49 48 Florida 4-H is… Members 49 % Male 51 % Female Volunteers 20% Male 80 % Female

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56 55 Mean Average of members per organized club:

57 56 Grade Range of Club Members

58 57 Average number of organized clubs in each county

59 58 Average number of school enrichment classrooms in Florida counties

60 59 Overnight county camping programs

61 60 Individual Study

62 61 Number of non-integrated clubs existing in integrated communities

63 62 Number of Adult Volunteers

64 63 Number of Youth Volunteers

65 64 Curriculum Enrollment- Citizenship/Civic Education

66 65 Curriculum Enrollment – Communications/Express. Arts

67 66 Curriculum Enrollment – Consumer & Family Sciences

68 67 Curriculum Enrollment – Environmental Ed/Earth Science

69 68 Curriculum Enrollment – Healthy Lifestyles

70 69 Curriculum Enrollment – Personal Develop./Leadership

71 70 Curriculum Enrollment – Plants and Animals

72 71 Curriculum Enrollment – Science and Technology

73 72 Total Number Projects Taken

74 73 The Florida 4-H Program includes 223,057 young people across Florida learning leadership, citizenship, and lifeskills. As part of UF IFAS Extension, it is both a premier youth program and youth organization.


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