Resilient youth and adults are able to thrive despite life’s obstacles. Resilient youth typically have one or more caring adults who are active and present in their lives, coaching their perseverance.
The following is a message from Sharon Junge, our acting State 4-H Director:
“For nearly a hundred years the 4-H Youth Development Program (4-H YDP) has capitalized on the powerful influence of caring adults in the lives of children and youth. Central to the success of 4-H are the talented and dedicated adult volunteers, who are the heart of the 4-H program, providing valuable programmatic leadership and build caring and nurturing relationships with 4-H members. Research over the past three decades continues to show that caring adults can be a protective factor in high-risk situations and provide safe environments for youth to develop independence and confidence. ..”
To learn more about 4-H in Ventura County please see our website or visit the state or national site for additional resources and research designed to help create resilient youth!
Photo by Quang Tong.