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Fostering success with youth in foster care

Published on May 18, 2023
MSU Extension partners with Michigan Youth Opportunities Initiative to provide life skills education for youth in foster care.
MSU Extension’s Adulting 101 helps individuals manage and conquer real life skills

Published on May 18, 2023
Monthly Adulting 101 classes impact financial and work habits among young adults.
Applying the 4-H pledge to member’s lives

Published on March 7, 2023
Add meaning to the 4-H pledge by discussing its impact in a member or volunteer’s life.
4-H Smart Money Contests for youth pay off

Published on February 23, 2023
Youth can win prizes and gain financial awareness with these Smart Money Contests.
Adults supporting youth through crisis and loss

Published on January 19, 2023
Youth need adults to support them through the grief of a crisis or losing a loved one.
Exploring our world: Why do we have eyebrows?

Published on January 12, 2023
Why do we have eyebrows?
Find your path to 4-H through 4-H Exploration Days

Published on January 12, 2023
4-H Exploration Days provides a hands-on experience of what 4-H and Michigan State University have to offer and helps youth develop life skills to use now and in the future.
Where does money comes from?

Published on December 19, 2022
Learn about a resource that can help answer where money comes from, and other questions related to youth money management.
Strengthening families through volunteering

Published on December 15, 2022
Research shows that volunteering can help build family connections and teach young people skills like improved communication and problem solving.
Choosing pictures to be included in a portfolio

Published on December 14, 2022
Including photos in your portfolio can visually demonstrate your skills. Check out these ten tips for helping youth select pictures for an employment or career portfolio.