Military Partnerships
CSREES partners with U.S. Army, Air Force and Navy personnel to support youth and family programs on military installations around the world. In addition to wise use
of public resources, these collaborations
promote mission readiness for soldiers and
airmen and military women. With the support
of 4-H extension professionals, military
staff 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 -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
state 4-H leader has named a state 4-H military
liaison to coordinate extension and military
partnerships in the state and serve as a
liaison for local installations, counties,
and CSREES. The liaisons also provide guidance
and assistance in establishing 4-H clubs
and programs on military installations. See 4-H Military Partnerships Web site for more information.
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