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4-H Builds Resilient Volunteers and Teens for Mental Health Awareness Month

May 12, 2025

By Ally Lemmer, Jenna Colburn

Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification equips California 4-H adults to identify and respond to mental health challenges in 12–18-year-old youth.

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New study explores relationship between sociodemographics, mental health and safety net program take-up

May 8, 2025

By Jean Aquino, Danielle Lee, Wendi Gosliner

A new study on safety net programs explores the characteristics associated with take-up, that is, participation among those eligible, across programs including Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children,…

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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Expanded ACEs (Part 2 of Series)

May 8, 2025

By Kaitlyn A Murray, Liliana Vega, Matthew R Rodriguez, Sally E Neas

IntroductionThe original conception of Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs, provides important context for understanding how early traumatic life events have long-term health impacts. The original conception of ACEs focused on exposure to physical, emotional, and sexual abuse and neglect along with…

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Outdoor Activities

Outdoor activities in 4-H range from science projects such as rocketry and astronomy, to shooting sports, sports and gardening. Many counties offer outdoor exploration projects to take advantage of learning in the diverse outdoor landscape in California.

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Access, Equity and Belonging

California 4-H wants all young people to have a place where they can grow, learn, and feel welcome. But we know that not everyone has the same opportunities or resources. Thats why we are working to make sure every young person has a fair chance to succeed.

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