4A. Science Session

Poverty in California: Impacts on Youth and Families and How ANR is Responding

California has one of the nation’s highest poverty rates. This session explores underlying causes and trends, with a focus on geographic and demographic variables that influence how poverty impacts vulnerable populations, including youth and families. You’ll also hear about UC ANR activities that reach California’s low-income populations, and engage in a discussion on emerging roles for ANR.

Moderator: David Campbell, CE Specialist and Associate Dean, Social & Human Sciences, UC Davis

10:30 Poverty in California: Who? What? Why? and What can be done? A look at big picture trends - David Campbell, CE Specialist and Associate Dean, Social & Human Sciences, UC Davis

10:50 Money Talks Living on My Own: Resources and Curriculum - Derrick Robinson, Academic Coordinator, San Diego CE

11:00 When 4-H and CalFresh Work Together: One County’s Experience - Katherine Soule, Youth Families and Communities Advisor, Santa Barbara CE

11:10 How California 4-H is Reaching More Latino Youth - Lupita Fabregas, Asst. Director for Diversity and Expansion and 4-H Youth Development Advisor, 4-H State Office

11:20 Community Economic Development, a Role for UC ANR - Keith Taylor, CE Specialist, Human & Community Development, UC Davis

11:30 Panel Q & A

12:00 End

Planning Committee: Rachel Surls, Patti Wooten Swanson