Recognition

National Articles featuring the 4-H LIFE Program
CYFERnet Program Showcase; May 2008 (PDF)

Broken Bonds: Understanding & Addressing the Needs of Children with Incarcerated Parents; February 2008 (PDF)

Addressing the Needs of Children of Offenders: The 4-H LIFE Model; Journal of Youth Development; Fall 2007 (PDF)

Incarcerated Fathers and Their Children Find New LIFE 4-H; The Power of Youth; winter 2006 (PDF)

Today's Choices Affect Tomorrow's Dreams
Inmates plead with kids: Do as I say, not as I did.  This book about choices earns rave reviews.  One of our 4-H LIFE program participants at the Potosi Correctional Center is featured in this article by the Daily Journal.  Article and more information about the book.

Annie E. Casey Foundation Award
The LIFE program was one of five programs in the nation to receive the Family Strengthening Award. Programs are awarded for innovative, exemplary and effective 4-H youth development programs that improve outcomes for rural, disadvantaged families.  The awards are sponsored by the Annie E. Casey Foundation through National 4-H Council.
4-H LIFE Family Strengthening Award 2005 (PDF)

National 4-H Programs of Distinction
Supported by the 4-H system partners and coordinated through the National 4-H Headquarters and the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES), the 4-H LIFE program was accepted as one of the Programs of Distinction, a collection of program descriptions that reflect the high quality of 4-H youth development programs that are occurring in communities across the United States.

National Collaboration for Youth
The LIFE Program was selected for inclusion in the National Collaboration for Youth compendium showcasing evaluated programs that demonstrate benefits for youth, families and communities.
4-H LIFE: Making a Difference in the Lives of Youth 2005 (PDF)


National Priester Health Award
The Living Interactive Family Education (LIFE) Program was awarded the National Priester Health Award given by Healthy People...Healthy Communities National Network for Health.  Lynna Lawson, Rob Wilkerson, and Tammy Gillespie accepted the award at the 2004 National Priester Conference held in St. Louis, MO.  The award is given for positive health outcomes of program participants.

National Recognition by CSREES
The Irondale Community Computer Lab received the Exemplary Evaluation Award by the USDA's Cooperative Research, Education and Extension Service (CSREES).  The Irondale evaluation methodology and outcomes research was designed and led by Dr. Elizabeth G. Dunn, the lead evaluator.

Children's Trust Fund Grant Award
The Family and Community Resource Program received a grant award from the Children's Trust Fund to plan and host a conference for those who support children of incarcerated parents.  The Children of Offenders Partnership (CO-OP) Conference was the first in Missouri.

Last Revised 16-Dec-08