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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