Families often face challenges that affect the inter-generational support that youth have during adolescence. This can leave them without role models or mentors to support their transition from youth to adult. The Creating a Village program (Funded by USDA/NIFA Children, Youth and Families At-Risk (2019-41520-30101) offers practice in life skills such as financial literacy, self-care, maintenance, and healthy living in an environment supported by teen mentors, youth-adult partners, and content experts. The small, selective cohorts allow youth to develop relationships with the support team and each other, and strengthens social, leadership, and resiliency skills and knowledge.
Our Process
To represent progress in learning skills, knowledge, and information club members work together to complete learning objectives composed of 4 areas: Head (Learning & Investing), Heart (Engaging & Grounding), Hands (Working & Exploring), and Health (Thriving & Building). Youth also collect Harmony buttons for completing acts of Bravery, Cleverness, Loyalty, and Patience. Learn more on the How it Works page.
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Youth learn to make healthy meals.
Students practice putting out fires safely.
Youth check for “germs” after handwashing.
Using two-way radios for disaster communication.
Youth practice good hygiene including dental care.
Youth learn mindfuless through self-defense by practicing jijitsu.
Youth learn safety and nutrition while preparing a meal.
Youth practice budgeting and making spending choices.
The program was delivered virtually due to COVID.
Gardening expert Josh talks about seeds and soil health.
