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Theresa M. Ferrari, Ph.D.

Extension Specialist, 4-H Youth Development

Office: State 4-H Office
2120 Fyffe Rd., Rm. 25 Ag Admin

Columbus, OH 43210


Phone: 614.292.4444

Direct: 614.247.8164
Fax:    614.292.5937
E-mail:  ferrari.8@osu.edu

       
 

Ohio Families and Youth Initiative

Ohio's CYFAR Project (Children, Youth, and Families at Risk)

2005 CYFAR Publications and Presentations

2005 CYFAR Conference Presentations (May 25-27, Boston, MA)

  • Program Showcase:

    Engaging Families in Out-of-school Time: Assessment, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation

Description: Involving families in out-of-school time is associated with high quality programs and children's achievement and well-being. Supported by the CYFAR New Communities Program, Adventure Central, and urban youth program in Dayton, Ohio, employed strategies to assess and address family needs and foster sustainable family engagement. This showcase reviews the evolution of family programming and highlights future program and evaluation directions.

Handout

  • Workshop:

Workforce Prep at Adventure Central: A Holistic Approach

Description:Adventure Central is an urban youth education center where workforce prep is a focus -from participation in 4-H programming with an emphasis on preparing youth for the world of work to hands-on, paid experiences. A team of teen and adult presenters discussed their successful approach, including program plans and community partnerships.

Handout


 






 
 
 
   
 
 
 
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