Positive 4-H Youth Development Programs for Military-Connected Families

​Who is part of the 4-H Military Partnership?

We're a supportive collaboration between military and land grant university partners whose mission is to
integrate research-based youth development programs for military-connected youth and families.

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Celebrating Month of the Military Child
with a National 4-H Meeting
We will celebrate Month of the Military Child with our April national 4-H Meeting. Join us April 3 for  trivia and a purple STEM activity. Families, 4-H clubs, and  military-youth programs are invited to participate. Registration is free to join a worldwide 4-H program celebrating Month of the Military Child.

Learn with Us 

Professional Development the Third Thursday of the Month
Join with others working with military-connected youth in 4-H programming as we explore issues, trends, and curricula to support our work. Each month's session is an engaging opportunity with a presenter and includes Q&A. Plus, sessions are recorded for playback. 

Beyond Ready

Supporting Military Connected Youth, Families, and Professionals
We are excited to offer regional training in your area.  Build your facilitation skills, explore 4-H curriculum and share ideas with other Extension and military service personnel as we prepare to be beyond ready.
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Alumni &
​Project Spotlights​

We are excited to share stories from 4-H alums who grew up in military-connected families. We are also excited to highlight several projects and programs from Extension 4-H programs nationwid. Ready to lead, Ready to serve, Ready to build, Ready to imagine, And ready to succeed.

Looking for
​Military-Connected
​ 4-H Alums

Are you a 4-H alum who grew up in a military family or know someone who is? We want to hear your story and have a quick survey to complete so a member of our team can connect.  We want to share stories and learn more about the 4-H experiences.

4-H Military Partnership Curriculum, Resources & Gear​

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Looking for 4-H Curriculum or resources? Wanting to sport the 4-H Military Partnership logo on 4-H gear? You'll find it all at Shop 4-H. From stickers and bags to tees and curricula guides, it's all online.   A portion of the proceeds from purchases supports educational efforts of the partnership.

CYFAR 4-H Military Partnership Professional Development and Technical Assistance Project

The NC State CYFAR 4-H Military Partnership Professional Development and Technical Assistance (MPPD&TA) Project is designed to build capacity, support military services in the development of 4-H programming, and extend the synergy of a historic partnership. Through professional development, communication, and evaluation, the project combines the knowledge and resources of Cooperative Extension and military services.​

The CYFAR 4-H MPPD&TA project focuses on the development of resources to educate and inform professionals working with military-connected youth.

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