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News / Publications / Calendar / Blog Home West Virginia is a diverse state where the needs of youth are great. In a recent issues identification process carried out in town meetings in all 55 counties, over half of the concerns related to youth. Comparative data relating to these concerns include low per capita income, high rate of children living in poverty, low high school graduation rates, low postsecondary education participation, teen pregnancy, and high unemployment in many rural counties. Current programs include 4-H youth development with:
Meeting the needs of youth is critical in educational programming. Involving older adults, young families, and youth in action learning is instrumental in developing infrastructure for sustaining families and communities. Multidisciplinary program teams are necessary to develop comprehensive approaches to youth development. Collaboration with WVU academic colleges and departments and state agencies such as those for health and human resources and education will be necessary to fulfill the mission of the Program Center. THE 4-H VISION 4-H�A world leader in developing youths to become productive citizens and catalysts for positive change to meet the needs of a diverse and changing society. THE 4-H VALUE SET We believe in these values. Youth development is the focus of everything we do and that 4-H allows individuals to unlock their potential through:
Partnerships are essential in successful youth development for: resource development, Volunteerism is fundamental to:
Diversity strengthens the ability of 4-H to:
THE 4-H MISSION 4-H Youth Development Education Program creates supportive environments for culturally diverse youths and adults to reach their fullest potential. In support of this mission we will:
Achievement of this mission will result in capable, competent, and caring citizens. Adopted by National 4-H Council, September 1992. Adopted by the West Virginia University Center for 4-H and Youth, Family, and Adult Development, June 1993. |