WHO WE ARE
4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. Texas 4-H is open to all youth between the ages of 9 (or 8 and in the 3rd grade) to 18. If you would like to know more about 4-H and how get involved click the information button. 
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Celebrate the centennial
From September 1, 2007 to August 31, 2008 the Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program will celebrate 100 years of youth development in Texas. We encourage you to visit the 4-H Centennial site and learn how you can "Make it Yours" after 100 years of Texas 4-H.
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FAMILY LIFE PROJECT
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Project Information Sheet |
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| Printed Resources: |
National 4-H Curriculum
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. |
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| Project Experiences: |
Family Life Educational Presentation
Contact:
Dr. Stephen Green, Extension Specialist - Child Development
s-green@tamu.edu 979-845-6468
Individuals or teams (consisting of up to five members) demonstrate their understanding of family life issues, including factors that influence human development, family relationships, and the overall quality of family life. Each year, competitive family life contests are held throughout the state. Contestants who win at the county and district levels qualify to compete in the annual 4-H Roundup Family Life Contest in College Station.
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| Recordbook Category: |
Family Life |
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| Career Exploration Opportunities: |
Anthropology
Education
Psychology
Recreation,
Social Work
Sociology |
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| Community Service Ideas: |
1. Assist professional staff conducting childhood immunization
clinic.
2. Conduct a used toy drive for day care centers and local distribution.
3. Conduct for youth a workshop on children emergencies and first aid.
4. Adopt a friend program — work with children with disabilities.
5. Sponsor a story hour in the community for young children.
6. Volunteer to read to children at a Head Start center.
7. Sponsor a parent-teen seminar.
8. Help county Extension agent assemble packets of parenting information.
9. Promote safety in the home by informing families about storing medicine and harmful chemicals out of reach of
children.
10. Sponsor a children’s book drive.
11. Assist elderly families with cleanup activities.
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| Volunteer Opportunities |
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Family Life Project Leader Position Description |
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