Bold Ideas for the 4th H in 4-H: Teen Identified Concerns and Actions

Authors

  • Virginia Brown University of Maryland Extension
  • Bonnie Braun University of Maryland
  • JoAnne Leatherman National 4-H Council

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5195/jyd.2015.421

Abstract

This article summarizes a literature review; teen-identified health concerns and issues; and teen bold ideas for actions. Findings from the National 4-H Council and Molina Healthcare Teens Take on Health initiative are provided and implications for 4-H programming tied to the new Cooperative Extension National Framework for Health and Wellness are addressed. The article is intended as background for Extension educators, volunteers and administrators as they review the 4-H Healthy Living Mission Mandate, learn what mattered to teens and consider how to incorporate the findings into state and local 4-H youth development programming.

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Published

2015-03-01

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Feature Articles