Ohio Military Kids
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2015-05-06
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Ohio State University. Office of Outreach and Engagement
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As part of the Ohio 4-H program, Ohio Military Kids supports youth of military families. Using a variety of strategies, OMK programs aim to develop youth who are resilient when confronted with the challenges of military life and grow from their experiences. OMK works with many community partners around the state to enhance efforts to support military youth.
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IMPACT. 1: Military youth live in every county in Ohio. Since 9/11, thousands of military youth have experienced a parent's deployment; many have experienced it multiple times. -- 2. In 2014, Ohio Military Kids reached over 2,000 youth and adult program participants. OMK organized or supported 20 camp opportunities for military youth and families. -- 3. Parents and children alike state that the opportunity to meet others who share the experience of being in a military family is what they like best about participating in OMK programs.
OSU PARTNERS: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; OSU Extension; 4-H Youth Development
COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Ohio National Guard; USO of Central and Southern Ohio; Additional organizations throughout Ohio
PRIMARY CONTACT: Theresa M. Ferrari (ferrari.8@osu.edu)
OSU PARTNERS: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; OSU Extension; 4-H Youth Development
COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Ohio National Guard; USO of Central and Southern Ohio; Additional organizations throughout Ohio
PRIMARY CONTACT: Theresa M. Ferrari (ferrari.8@osu.edu)
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Engaged Scholars, v. 3 (2015).