University of New Hampshire University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension Cooperative Extension Presentation for the Maynard and Audrey Heckel Maynard and Audrey Heckel Extension Educator Extension Educator Fellowship Fellowship Paula J. Gregory May 19, 2008
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University of New Hampshire University of New Hampshire
Cooperative ExtensionCooperative Extension
Presentation for the
Maynard and Audrey Heckel Maynard and Audrey Heckel Extension Educator FellowshipExtension Educator Fellowship
Paula J. Gregory
May 19, 2008
““CYFAR” CYFAR” meansmeans
Children, Youth and Children, Youth and Families At-RiskFamilies At-Risk
CYFAR Inspires HOPE ““My neighbors are always My neighbors are always
telling me I’m no good…telling me I’m no good…
… …that I’ll end up in jail - that I’ll end up in jail - just like my brothers. just like my brothers.
I learned that I can be I learned that I can be somebody different. somebody different. It’s really up to me.”It’s really up to me.” - Boy, Age 15
CYFAR Provides OPPORTUNITYOPPORTUNITY…
““I used to be real nasty to I used to be real nasty to everyone. everyone.
There are 8 kids in my house… There are 8 kids in my house… we never go anywhere… there’s we never go anywhere… there’s no money. no money.
The program opened up the The program opened up the world for me. I like myself world for me. I like myself better.”better.” - G- Girl, Age 14
CYFAR Raises EXPECTATIONS…
““My daughter thought she was My daughter thought she was stupid. YOU changed that! stupid. YOU changed that!
The 4-H staff and scientists The 4-H staff and scientists proved she was good at proved she was good at science. science.
Now she has A’s in math! She Now she has A’s in math! She made the honor roll!”made the honor roll!”
- Parent
Defining “At-Risk”…Defining “At-Risk”…
PovertyNo high school
diploma or GEDAbuse / neglectDelinquency
CYFAR MissionCYFAR Mission
Land Grant and Cooperative Extension systems “marshall resources” in collaboration with other organizations to develop and deliver educational programs that equip youth - who are at risk for not meeting basic human needs - with the knowledge and skills to help them lead positive, productive contributing lives.
Educational & Technical SupportEducational & Technical SupportAmong the many faculty and staff who have assisted CYFAR projects:
Cathy Apfel, M.EdInstitute on Disability, UNH
Kristine Baber, Ph.D.Center on Adolescence, UNH
Mary Banach, D.S.W.Dept. of Social Work, UNH
Elizabeth Dolan, Ph.D.Dept. of Family Studies, UNH
David Finkelhor, Ph.D.Family Research Laboratory, UNH
Stephanie HalterDept. of Justice Studies, PSU
Scott Meyer, Ph.D.Dept of Social Work, PSU
Barrett N. Rock, Ph.D.Institute for Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space, UNH
Sharyn Zunz, Ph.D.Dept. of Social Work, UNH
From this…From this… To this…To this…
CYFAR helps move youth…CYFAR helps move youth…
Youth At -Risk Youth with Promise
The NH CYFAR Journey…The NH CYFAR Journey…1991-20081991-2008
6 communities
$2.03 million in grants
1,487 children & youth
830 families
250 collaborators
70 program staff
Attributes of Effective Attributes of Effective CYFAR ProgramsCYFAR Programs
Safe environmentsSafe environments
Positive youth developmentPositive youth development
Family involvementFamily involvement
Quality programsQuality programs
Celebration of cultureCelebration of culture
Collaboration Collaboration
Multiple strategiesMultiple strategies
Youth Opportunities Unlimited Manchester 1991 – 1996
• 80% of youth say Y.O.U. 80% of youth say Y.O.U. helped them in school helped them in school
• 79% of parents see 79% of parents see improved problem solvingimproved problem solving
• City saved $72,692 in City saved $72,692 in special special education budgeteducation budget
Extension Project Teams - 1998-2003Extension Project Teams - 1998-2003B.E.S.T. After-school Enrichment Boscawen
Children learn Children learn from teen from teen mentorsmentors..
Citizen scientists Citizen scientists monitor nesting monitor nesting boxes… and boxes… and explore marine explore marine habitat.habitat.
230 youth improved grades, 230 youth improved grades, aspirations and hope for the aspirations and hope for the future.future.
““The program has changed The program has changed perceptions and that is half perceptions and that is half the battle”.the battle”. School administrator
It’s Your Future!It’s Your Future!
Claremont 1998-2003Claremont 1998-2003
Haverhill C.R.E.E.P.Y. After-school Program - 1998-2003
75% said 75% said homework time homework time helped them in helped them in
schoolschool
87% made new 87% made new friends in the programfriends in the program
71% of teachers 71% of teachers saw improved saw improved
sharing, sharing, respect, and respect, and social skillssocial skills
Extension Project Teams – 2004-09Extension Project Teams – 2004-09
Hillsboro Area After-school ProgramsHeidi Bennett Julia Steed Mawson
Jolee Chase Jonathan NuteSharon Cowen Daniel ReidyGeorge Hamilton Penny TurnerMichael Koski
Seacoast Youth Leadership Project Lower Seacoast Region
Rick AllevaKaryn Blass Claudia Boozer-BlascoLynn GarlandTerri Schoppmeyer
Hillsboro Area Hillsboro Area Afterschool Programs Afterschool Programs
2004-20092004-2009
• 78% get along better with 78% get along better with peers and familypeers and family
• 93% get their homework 93% get their homework done with program help done with program help
•70% of teachers see 70% of teachers see increased parent involvementincreased parent involvement
Youth said they would like Youth said they would like EVEN MORE TIMEEVEN MORE TIME to to work on their homework!work on their homework! - Project Evaluator