Bridging The Culture DivideBridging The Culture DivideInclusive Extension Programs Inclusive Extension Programs

with Latino Youthwith Latino Youth

Cathy BrownCathy Brown

4-H Extension Agent4-H Extension Agent

Hoke CountyHoke County

HistoryHistory Latino Population in Hoke CountyLatino Population in Hoke County

1990 Latino pop-218, total 22,8561990 Latino pop-218, total 22,8562006 Latino pop-4,370, total 42,3032006 Latino pop-4,370, total 42,303

Started Summer Nutrition Program-1996Started Summer Nutrition Program-1996Two weeks- 20 youth - 80 youth (2007)Two weeks- 20 youth - 80 youth (2007)

Partnered with Migrant Educational ProgramPartnered with Migrant Educational ProgramOver time opened up to all Latino youth 2Over time opened up to all Latino youth 2ndnd-12-12thth grade grade

Began to work close with Volunteer-Febe McLaughlinBegan to work close with Volunteer-Febe McLaughlinMigrant Recruiter, AIMS ClubMigrant Recruiter, AIMS Club

Developed a Latino TRY-IT Team-Nutrition,Leadership Developed a Latino TRY-IT Team-Nutrition,Leadership

Developed Leadership Program made up of Latino YouthDeveloped Leadership Program made up of Latino YouthDeveloped workshops, Citizenship Focus, Congress, ClubDeveloped workshops, Citizenship Focus, Congress, Club

Bridging The Culture DivideBridging The Culture Divide Teaching Nutrition at Teaching Nutrition at

South Central Winter-South Central Winter-EnrichmentEnrichment

Teaching 4-H Youth Teaching 4-H Youth Cultural Dance StepsCultural Dance Steps

Latino Family NightLatino Family Night

Teaching Leadership Teaching Leadership to peersto peers

Long-range NeedsLong-range Needs

Takes time to develop partnershipsTakes time to develop partnerships

Takes time to develop relationships Takes time to develop relationships

Resources needed-Grants, Money, Resources needed-Grants, Money, OpportunitiesOpportunities

OutcomesOutcomes

Developing Leaders for the Developing Leaders for the communitycommunity

Strive for further educationStrive for further education Sustainable PartnershipsSustainable Partnerships Developing relationships with Developing relationships with

FamiliesFamilies Building a reputation Building a reputation