Colorado 4-H Youth Development Handbook
[ Note: Date of last update listed in parentheses. ]
Section 1 - Introduction and Philosophy (11/3/04)
Introductory Letter from State Program Leader
About 4-H
Professional Research & Knowledge
Targeting Life Skills
Experiential Learning
ISOTURE Volunteer Development Model
Prevention Philosophy
Assets and Resiliency
SCANS (Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills)
Colorado State University Extension (CSUCE) Fair Treatment of Individuals
Colorado 4-H Youth Development Code of Conduct Quick Reference
Colorado 4-H Youth Development Code of Conduct Acceptance/Agreement Form
Colorado State University Extension Hold Harmless Release
Section 2 - Directory and Organization (8/05)
State 4-H Youth Development Office Directory
Special Youth Program Assignments
State Leadership and Advisory Committees
Project, Literature, Ad Hoc, and Other Committees
Districts and Maps
National 4-H Council and National 4-H Center
National 4-H Supply Service
National 4-H Youth Technology Leadership Team
USDA/CSREES
Base Programs & National Initiatives
Section 3 - Youth and Adult Participation (2/4/05)
Introduction
4-H Community Club Program
4-H Cloverbuds (Members Ages 5, 6 and 7)
Health/Registration Form
Colorado State University Extension Hold Harmless Release
Denial of Permission to Use Child's Photograph For Promotion Purposes
Photography Consent Form/Model Release
Colorado State 4-H Senate
CSU Collegiate 4-H Club
Collegiate Scholars
4-H County Ambassadors
Adult Volunteer Participation
Colorado 4-H Leaders' Council
Guidelines for Overnight Camps, Conferences and Workshops
International 4-H Youth Exchange
Colorado-Japan Month-Long Exchange
Japanese Intern Program
Labo/Lex/Utrek High School Program
Japanese Adult and Family Exchange
Flex (Future Leaders Exchange) High School Program
Section 4 - Enrollment and Reporting (11/3/04)
4-H Youth Development Enrollment Definitions
4-H Youth Development Enrollment and Reporting System
4-H User Fees
Section 5 - Projects, Curriculum and Literature (8/20/04)
State 4-H Projects
Local 4-H Projects
Publication Process for New Statewide 4-H Youth Development Literature
Distribution and Sales of 4-H Youth Development Literature
National 4-H Supply Service
4-H Cooperative Curriculum System (4HCCS)
Section 6 - Contests & Activities (10/4/04)
Regional and National 4-H Events
Statewide 4-H Events
State 4-H Judging Contests
National Rules for Official Competitive Contest
Participation Guidelines for CO 4-H Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program Contest (WHEP)
Consumer Choices/Consumer Challenge Contest
Public Speaking Contest
Junior Livestock Projects & Shows
State Policies
Quality Assurance Training Program
Certification and Statement of Disclosure
Colorado State Fair
Colorado Shooting Sports Camp
Colorado State 4-H Leader Forum
Section 7 - Colorado 4-H Youth Fund, Inc. (11/3/04)
Colorado 4-H Youth Fund, Inc.
Colorado Youth Fund, Inc. Trustee Responsibilities
Colorado Youth Fund, Inc. Associate Members
Section 8 - CSU and CSUCE Resources (8/20/04)
Communications Support
Ombudsman
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Section 9 - Legal and Liability Issues (2/4/05)
4-H Club Legal Issues
Larimer County 4-H Volunteer Background Check Program
Sample 4-H Club/Organization Annual Affirmative Action Report
4-H Youth Development Fund Raising and the Tax-Exempt Status of 4-H Clubs and Organizations
Liability Protection for Colorado State University CE Salaried Staff and Volunteers
Medical/Accident Reporting
Records
Youth Protection Policy
CSUCE Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect Report Form
CSUCE 4-H Youth Development Accident Report
Use of the 4-H Name and Emblem
Extension Involvement in County/Area Fairs
County Fair Memorandum of Understanding
Fair Treatment of Individuals and Conflict Resolution at County Fairs
Role of Extension Agents in County Fairs
CE Involvement in County Area Fairs
4-H Youth Development Code of Conduct
Driving Policy for Out-of-County Events
Travel Authorization Form for Out-Of-County 4-H Events/Activities
Appendix - Handbook Forms (9/22/04)
Code of Conduct Acceptance/Agreement
CSUCE 4-H Youth Development Accident Report
CSUCE 4-H Volunteer Background Check Authorization (Larimer County)
CSUCE Hold Harmless Release
CSUCE Suspected Child Abuse & Neglect Report Form
Denial of Permission to Use Child's Photograph
Health Registration Form
Photography Consent Form/Model Release
Quality Assurance Training Program Certification
Release for Minor Children
Release from Responsibility, Assumption of Risk, and Waiver
Sample 4-H Club/Organization Annual Affirmative Action Report
Travel Authorization Form for Out-Of-County Events/Activities (Fremont County)
