4-H Youth Development

Project and Curriculum

Leaders: Connie Cecil, Alisa Comstock and Dessa Watson

Quality communities in Colorado depend on quality, contributing members of society. Fostering productive community members begins with our young people. 4-H is Extension's youth development program area. Positive youth development addresses broader developmental needs of youth, in contrast to deficit-based models which focus solely on youth problems. Positive youth development occurs from an intentional process that promotes outcomes for young people by providing opportunities, relationships and, externally, through the delivery of projects and curriculum designed according to the best practices of youth development.

Updated Monday, August 29, 2011