4-H Youth-Adult Partnerships

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Programs, organizations and communities benefit when the enthusiasm and fresh perspective of youth is coupled with the wisdom and experience of adults. MSU Extension helps organizations incorporate young people into their governance and decision-making processes, with helpful strategies and best practices for building successful and sustaining youth-adult partnerships

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Every spark needs a champion

Published on May 6, 2026
How caring adults help youth discover their sparks.
Understanding the nature of boundaries is key to youth-adult partnerships

Published on May 6, 2026
Setting healthy boundaries in youth-adult partnerships begins with an understanding of how they work.
Help youth build the Five Cs: Competence, confidence, connection, character and compassion

Published on April 27, 2026
Volunteers can take these simple steps to help youth build the Five Cs.
Empowering youth leadership: 4-H member brings livestock judging innovation to Houghton County Fair

Published on April 1, 2026
Local 4-H youth develops new livestock judging contest to expand hands-on learning opportunities.
Elevating youth voice in 4-H after-school programs

Published on December 18, 2025
Year-round, chartered 4-H clubs use a proven method for engaging youth in the decision-making process. Consider the following methods to utilize youth voice in after-school clubs.