4-H JUVENILE SERVICES : 4-H LIFE SKILLS

Length of service:
4 to 6 months
The 4-H Life SKills Program provides the Juvenile Justice System with a local program that will help deter youth from becoming involved in the court system. Through the Strengthening Families Program and other curriculum, the program provides a structured setting for youth to foster interpersonal skill building and guided growth in targeted areas. Such areas include (but are not limited to) school behavior, peer relationships, substance abuse, sexual behavior, and conflict resolution.

Problem Areas Addressed:

  • Family - Parenting Skills
  • Family - Family Relationship Quality
  • School - Performance
  • School - School Behavior
  • Community and Peers - Community
  • Community and Peers - Anti-Social Influences
  • Aggression - Violence (Physical aggression)
  • Aggression - Bullying/threatening
  • Attitudes - Attitudes Toward Authority
  • Attitudes - Victim Awareness
  • Skills - Social Skills
  • Skills - Self-Regulation Skills
Minimum Age Served:
6
Maximum Age Served:
17
Target Gender:
All

After Hours Availability:

  • Evenings
  • None

Enrollment Requirement:

  • Interview
  • Referral Form

Counties Served:

  • Bladen

Program Classification:

    • Individual and Family Life
    • Individual and Family Support Services
    • Life Skills Education

Payment Type:

  • No charge
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