University of California 4-H Latino Initiative: Experiences of Bicultural and Bilingual Staff

Authors

Steven Worker, University of California, Agriculture and Natural ResourcesFollow
María Fábregas Janeiro, University of Missouri, ExtensionFollow
Claudia Diaz Carrasco, University of California, Agriculture and Natural ResourcesFollow
Katherine Soule, University of California, Agriculture and Natural ResourcesFollow

Abstract

We report data from the first year of an initiative to engage Latino youth and families in the 4-H Youth Development Program, managed by the University of California. Through qualitative questionnaires and focus group interviews, we analyzed experiences of 6 new bilingual and bicultural program staff, hired specifically to implement youth development programming to reach Latino youth. Staff reported a steep learning curve, with competing demands to build relationships, engage youth, and show results. Lessons learned may help shape activities that other youth development programs may consider in similar efforts.

Recommended Citation

Worker, Steven; Fábregas Janeiro, María; Diaz Carrasco, Claudia; and Soule, Katherine (2019) "University of California 4-H Latino Initiative: Experiences of Bicultural and Bilingual Staff," Journal of Youth Development: Vol. 14: Iss. 2, Article 17.
DOI: 10.5195/jyd.2019.667
Available at: https://open.clemson.edu/jyd/vol14/iss2/17