Youth Development Insights

The 4-H Youth Development Program has a long and proud history in California's agricultural communities.

An unfortunate fact of life is that emergencies and disasters can and do occur. These events, which include earthquakes, wildfires, outbreaks of infectious disease, and more, can happen at any time and often do so with little or no warning.

Last month was National Volunteering Month and as a wrap up, here are some amazing things about volunteering you may not have known! History of Volunteering Volunteering is part of the fabric of our nation. From the very beginning, community members banded together to help each other out.

Did you know having a caring adult is a common theme across multiple youth development frameworks? In addition, positive youth development research often cites the importance of having a positive and caring adult in a young person's life.

A key component for youth on their thriving pathway is cultivating a growth mindset. Youth with a strong growth mindset view challenges as opportunities to learn and grow. When young people possess a growth mindset, they are more resilient, and better able to adapt to challenging situations.