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Kearney hears 4‑H presentation from Clay County Extension youth representative
Summary
A 4‑H youth representative from the Clay County Extension Council described programs that build leadership and life skills for ages 5–18 and encouraged volunteer and club participation across the Urban West Region.
Katie Wright, a 4‑H youth representative on the Clay County Extension Council, told the Board of Aldermen Dec. 15 that University of Missouri Extension programs bring research‑based education to communities and that volunteers and partners are essential to delivery.
Wright said 4‑H programming focuses on citizenship, leadership and life skills for youth ages 5–18 and described delivery modes including community clubs, school enrichment, after‑school programming and camps. She highlighted health and fall‑prevention classes and said extension programs can help people avoid moving into costly care facilities, citing an average institutional care cost figure mentioned in the presentation: “which costs an average of $58,000 per year in Missouri.”
An engagement specialist with MU Extension thanked Wright and said the office is working to expand awareness across 56 municipalities in the region so more residents can access classes and volunteer opportunities. The board thanked Wright for her presentation and encouraged staff and the community to support Extension outreach.
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