Limited income youth residing in Diverse/Public Housing will increase life skill
development, which will ultimately result in making informed decisions about life
choices to manage life situations and transitions. (Saying no to peer-pressure
without guilt, defining and establishing aspirations, communicating feelings,
pregnancy prevention, agricultural health and safety, conflict resolution, and
understanding consequences of one’s actions are some of the life skills
that will be addressed.)
Target Audience
Youth in public housing, youth from families on public assistance, teen parents,
CBA youth, migrant youth, children of alcoholics, court referred youth, youth
from high crime communities and neighborhoods.
Teaching Points
Saying no to peer-pressure, defining and establishing aspirations, communication
skills, pregnancy prevention, agricultural health and safety, conflict resolution,
and understanding consequences of one’s actions.
Program Delivery Strategies
Community 4-H clubs, 4-H project clubs, 4-H special interest clubs, 4-H after
school clubs, school enrichment, EFNEP programs, 4-H summer fun programs, camps,
retreats, one-to-one contacts, informal small group meeting, community block
meetings, experiential activities and events, support groups, and peer education/mentoring
groups.
Evaluation Strategies
A. Measures of Progress
· Number of 4-H clubs formed for the 5 to 8 year old youth in diverse
housing
· Youth acquiring skills in using the decision making process
· Youth acquiring skills in saying “no” to peer pressure
· Youth writing statements of clearly defined aspirations
· Youth increasing knowledge and skills in conflict resolution
· Youth acquiring knowledge of community service/involvement
· Number of youth participating in 4-H through programs targeting diverse
housing
B. Impact Indicators
· Dollars saved as a result of community service
· Youth improving resistance to peer pressure
· Youth defining aspirations
· Youth (5-8) increasing competency within the environment as related
to play, clothing, the outdoors, bug out, community, safety, grooming and other
relevant topics.
Evaluation Techniques
Pre/post tests, surveys, interviews, observation, focus groups, school records,
juvenile court records.
