View a news clip describing a few of the challenges facing children of our deployed servicemembers. When National Guard, Army Reserve and other military loved ones living in civilian communities are mobilized, their children experience an extreme change.

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It's time to educate your peers and the community-at-large about the special needs of families and children undergoing challenging life events. April is the month of the military child, and it is important we recognize the sacrifices made by not only our deployed forces, but their families as well.

The purpose of the WPIIT is to help create for youth a variety of options for improving educational and skill competencies and for making effective connections to employers. The WPIIT promotes the linkage between academic and occupational learning and opportunities related to career planning, effective interview techniques, dressing for success, smart money management and business etiquette.

“What positive outcomes in youth, adults, and communities result from the presence of critical elements in a 4-H experience?” A group of evaluators reviewed the basic and applied research on characteristics of effective programs for youth development. From this process, eight essential elements were identified focusing on belonging, mastery, generosity and independence.

School children visiting Parker Coliseum in Baton Rouge for AgMagic aren’t just learning about the wonders of agriculture and our natural resources.

Say thanks to our military youth!!! Hero packs are a tangible way to say thank you to military youth whose parents have been deployed. Hero Packs conatain a variety of items and information that assist youth and parents to stay connected during deployments and separation. In addition, Hero Packs provide a link between military children and Operation: Military Kids. This guide focuses on a variety of activities to use Hero Packs as a service learning project for youth groups across the nation

Hero packs are a tangible way to say thank you to Military Youth whose parents have deployed. Hero Packs conatain a variety of items and information that assist youth and parents to stay connected during deployments and separation. In addition, Hero Packs provide a link between military children and Operation: Military Kids. This guide focuses on a variety of activities to use Hero Packs as a service learning project for youth groups across the nation.

Sitting in a hospital all day long is not much fun for the typical child, especially Jackson, a 3-year-old with big brown eyes and Batman pajamas. When 4-H’ers Jessica Windham and Myles Morris asked if he wanted to make a keychain, he was glad to make a "butterfly one for my mom."

The way you handle yourself in a business and social environment can reveal a lot about you. Generally thought of as soft skills, business etiquette helps to build a professional image and can be a determining factor in job success and satisfaction.

East Carroll Parish 4-H members participate in 'Race for the Cure'

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Five Louisiana 4-H members attended the first Southern Region Teen Leadership Conference earlier this month at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton, Ga.

A first-time festival involving more than 2,000 visitors and about 100 volunteers usually takes an experienced committee of adults to plan and manage. The success of the recent "Up With Kids" event, however, was due to a group of Baton Rouge teenagers.

State 4-H officers and leaders helped teach leadership skills to their peers during the Annual Leadership Conference at the Grant Walker 4-H Education Center, March 24-26.

The images of children sitting idle moved Tennessee high school student Emily Hollingsworth to take action, and Hollingsworth inspired a whole community.

A Vermilion Parish 4-H’er recently was recognized as the Louisiana winner of the Prudential Spirit of Community Award, which honors young people for outstanding volunteer service to their communities.

Louisiana 4-H Can Fight Hunger Campaign gives students the opportunity to take responsibility through the concrete action to end hunger.