Mission
About Kentucky 4-H Foundation
Kentucky 4-H Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the financial support of the Kentucky 4-H Youth Development Program. The Foundation is a partner of the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, 4-H Youth Development
Kentucky 4-H is a proven, researched-based program that makes a difference in the lives of today’s youth. 4-H promotes the full development of young people, while instilling strong values and morals. It fosters life skills, positive self-esteem, citizenship, and leadership skills in a “learn-by-doing” approach that help participants become contributing, productive, and self-directed members of society.
Kentucky 4-H Facts
4-H’ers, regardless of their background, socio-economic status, race or gender, benefit from their participation in Kentucky 4-H. Positive youth development studies have affirmed that compared to other youth, young people involved in 4-H are:
- Four times more likely to contribute to their communities.
- Two times more likely to be civically active.
- Two times more likely to make healthier lifestyle choices.
- Two times more likely to participate in Science, Engineering and Computer Technology programs during out-of-school time.
- 4-H girls are two times more likely (Grade 10) and nearly three times more likely (Grade 12) to take part in science programs compared to girls in other out-of-school time activities.
Check out the Kentucky 4-H Facts Sheet for more information and then click here to see how our Kentucky 4-H’ers Compare.
