Serving the Needs of Military
Youth
CSREES has developed partnerships with both
the Army and Air
Force to support youth and family programs
on military installations around the world.
In addition to making wise use of public
resources, these collaborations promote mission
readiness for military personnel. With the
support of 4-H extension professionals, military
staff members provide strong educational
programs for children so that military men
and women can pursue their critical, high
- risk assignments knowing that their children
are in safe and nurturing environments.
4-H clubs provide quality educational experiences
using research-based curricula in photography,
computer technology, arts, and citizenship
for military youth ages 5 to 19. The goal
is for military youth to join a 4-H club
and to be able to continue their 4-H work
wherever they move when their parents are
deployed.
Extension provides resources and programs
in a wide variety of subject areas that can
benefit military staff as they serve their
youth and families. Each s tate 4-H leader
has named a state 4-H military liaison to
coordinate extension and military partnerships
in the state. This person links local installations,
counties, CSREES, and the USDA/Army Youth
Development Project and provides guidance
and assistance in establishing 4-H clubs
and programs on military installations.
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