Strategies to Engage 4-H Parents
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Kelly, Julia S. 2023. “Strategies to Engage 4-H Parents: 4H430, 1/2023”. EDIS 2023 (1). Gainesville, FL. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-4h430-2023.

Abstract

Parent engagement makes a significant impact on a 4-H club’s success in fostering the development of targeted life skills in youth participants. This new 4-page publication of the UF/IFAS 4-H Youth Development Program presents 13 concrete strategies for engaging with parents and also addresses some potential challenges with communicating with parents. Written by Julia S. Kelly.
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4h430

https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-4h430-2023
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