Parents and families are recruited from the 4-H clubs initially and encouraged to do Internet activity as a club or family project. Through these combined efforts, individuals and families are able to seek educational, occupational, financial, social, housing and food resources that promote positive, productive and contributing lives for family members. The focus of the clubs is on non-formal learning in a small group setting that supports caring relationships, connection to family and community, competence from skills learned confidence in personal ability and commitment to academic achievement. Children and youth demonstrate knowledge gains, skills, attitude and behavior for leading fulfilling contributing lives. Youth essentially gain competencies necessary for successful transition from adolescence to adulthood.
Community gains from young citizens real world application of skills within the community.
Youth, children and community gained directly from these programmed interventions. The capacity building system continues with community partners providing youth and human development for this population. 4-H is instrumental in providing additional supports from its area of expertise in youth and leader development. There remains an ongoing demand for a volunteer network of parents and others to address the critical needs of parents and families. The seeds of collaboration greatly strengthen the community's capacity to perpetuate positive, supportive environments for children, youth, parents and families.