Creating Inclusive 4H Youth Development Through Workforce Training

Description

This project developed a replicable model to transform Minnesota 4H clubs to be fully inclusive of youth of color with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) by expanding the knowledge and skills of the 4H workforce that engages youth. The clubs selected for demonstration were identified in urban and rural areas to ensure that the program engage youth of color with disabilities from underserved and immigrant communities. Desired outcomes were: 1) make 4H clubs an inclusive experience for all youth, including those with IDD who are from diverse communities and 2) to provide career exploration and training for all 4H youth about careers in the disability field.

Contact
Amy S Hewitt, Charity N Funfe Tatah Mentan PhD
Director
Amy S Hewitt, Charity N Funfe Tatah Mentan PhD
Funder
Minnesota Department of Human Services

Staff

Amy S Hewitt :: Director, Institute on Community Integration


Charity N Funfe Tatah Mentan PhD :: Research Associate


Topics

  • Community life
    • Recreation and leisure
    • Social inclusion
  • Culture and diversity
    • Immigrants
    • Other cultural groups
  • Specific disability
    • Intellectual/developmental disability (IDD)
  • Specific life stage
    • Adolescents and young adults