University of California
California 4-H Healthy Living Toolkit
Strengthen Connections & Foster Purpose
Strong Relationships & Purpose Are The Foundation For a Happy And Healthy Life
Providing young people with a sense of belonging is crucial to helping them succeed in all areas of their lives. Furthermore, ones social health has impacts on physical and emotional health, and is a predictor of career success. Making contributions to self, family, community, and the world is foundational to helping young people discover purpose. Finding ways to support youth in generating contribution can foster compassion and bring meaning to everyday life.