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Children do well when families do well,
and families do better when they live in supportive communities.
4-H youth development programs have always involved parents and family members, and helped build supportive communities. The exemplary 4-H programs recognized by this award are those that place a special emphasis on increasing opportunities and supportive networks for families, children, and youth through educational programs and activities.
The Annie E. Casey Foundation, through their partnership with National 4-H Council, wishes to reward programs that improve outcomes for disadvantaged families--especially in rural areas--by fostering the social networks, economic opportunities, services, and support families need to be successful. Parents who have access to economic opportunities and who are supported by strong informal networks and accessible, effective services are much more likely to succeed at giving their children the better futures that all parents want. |
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Awards of $15,000 will be presented to five 4-H Programs of Distinction. This award gives financial recognition for existing programs, not funding for completely new programs. The financial award will be given to the 4-H Extension Unit (county extension office, state 4-H program office, state or local 4-H foundation, etc.) that is involved in the planning and implementation of the award winning program.
The developers of each award-winning program will receive $10,000 at a recognition event held during the annual National Association of Extension 4-H Agents (NAE4-HA) meeting. The remaining $5,000 will be received when the recipients have successfully shared best practices/technical assistance relating to this program with others within the Cooperative Extension System or with other youth serving partner agencies. Five such trainings/replications must be completed during the award period. Funds are unrestricted once received.
To learn more about how to become a Program Of Distinction, visit National 4-H Headquarters website. |
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