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The family life project increases the knowledge and gains skills regarding family issues such as care of young children, working with older adults, preparing for marriage, and relating to others. Vocational choices and career preparation are also covered in this project.
OBJECTIVES
- Attain a broad knowledge of the 4-H project and related activities as to the way they improve family and community life.
- Acquire life skills through project participation essential for becoming an active, skilled, productive and responsible citizen.
- Adopt and apply the latest practices and research findings in the project area to everyday project experiences and work.
- Develop an understanding from 4-H project training and experiences which can assist you in the future for choosing and preparing for a job.
- Develop leadership skills that promote positive youth development.
PROJECT EXPERIENCES
- Family Life Educational Presentation Contest (county, district, and state levels)
- SpecTra – Human Sciences Education (limited to 22 senior participants)
RECORDBOOK CATEGORY
- Family Life
PRINTED RESOURCES
- National 4-H Curriculum (www.n4hccs.org)
- Child Dev – Group Activity Helper’s Guide
- Child Dev 1- Growing On My Own.
- Child Dev 2 – Growing with Others.
- Child Dev 3 – Growing in Communities.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Anthropology
- Education
- Psychology
- Recreation
- Social Work
- Sociology
| LIFE SKILLS TARGETED IN THE FAMILY LIFE PROJECT |
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