County Extension Agent Resource Page
County Extension play a vital role in the success of any 4-H and Extension program. From recruiting and training volunteers, to teaching youth necessary life skills, each Extension agent is the first line of communication and education.
- 4-H Age Calculator in PDF format
- 4-H Connect Resources - the official enrollment and event registration system
- County Agent/Office Management Publications
- Extracurricular And Adjunct Faculty Status Resources
- Managing 4-H FCS Projects (4-H FCS 101)
- Program Planning and Development - resources related to local programs
- Take A Stand
- Texas 4-H Annual and Other Reports
- Texas 4-H Today Newsletters
- Texas 4-H Livestock and Horse Project (Livestock 101)
- Texas 4-H Program Direction - new opportunities this year for 4-H members
- Youth Protection Standards
- State 4-H Faculty Secure Login
County Agent/Office Management Publications
| Texas 4-H Rules & Guidelines | (PDF English) |
| Use of 4-H Name and Emblem | (PDF English) |
| Release, Waiver, and Authorization for Medical Treatment | (PDF English) |
| Fast Facts: Assessing and Working With Schools | (PDF English) |
| Fast Facts: Participation and Membership Units | (PDF English) |
| Agency Liability Coverage for Events - SAMPLE LETTER | (PDF English) |
| Chartering: Instructions and Guidelines | (PDF English) |
| Best Practices for Cash Management | (PDF English) |
Extracurricular And Adjunct Faculty Status Resources | |
| 09-10 Extracurricular & Adjunct Faculty Packet | (PDF English) |
| Declaration of Eligibility (Fillable Format) | (PDF English) |
| Side by Side Document | link |
Youth Protection Standards
The purpose of the Youth Protection Standards Program is to provide a safe and secure environment for youth and adults involved in Extension programs, implement best practices related to management of volunteer service risk, and protect the image and integrity of Texas AgriLife Extension Service and its associated groups. In order to serve as a volunteer, all potential volunteers who have direct, face-to-face contact with youth, must be screened through the Youth Protection Standards Program. The criminal background check conducted is a national search of 48 jurisdictions, in addition to state and national sex offender lists. | |
Guidelines, Handbooks and Letters | |
| YPS Rules, Guidelines and Procedures Manual | (PDF English) |
| Attachment A: Who should be screened? | (PDF English) |
| Attachment B: Approved Prior Screening Entities | (PDF English) |
| Attachment C: Transmittal Form | (PDF English) |
| Attachment D: Sample Acceptance Letter | (PDF English) |
| Attachment E: Sample Letter - Time for Re-screening | (PDF English) |
| Attachment F: Sample Letter - Volunteer Acceptance Letter (screened through approved entity) | (PDF English) |
Forms | |
| Texas 4-H Adult Volunteer Application (English) | (PDF English | PDF Spanish) |
| Texas 4-H Group Enrollment Form | (PDF English) |
| Texas AgriLife Extension Service Background Check Form (for Master Volunteers, ENP, TEEA and BLT volunteers) | (PDF English) |
