Programs

Building Strong Families

Building Strong Families is a comprehensive and dynamic program designed to empower individuals and families with the tools, resources and support they need to cultivate strong, resilient and harmonious family units.

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Missouri 4-H Foundation

The Missouri 4-H Foundation is the independent philanthropic partner of the MU Extension 4-H Center for Youth Development. Our mission is to maximize 4-H youth development through resource acquisition and management.

Resources

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Provides consumers with a broad range of nutrition information, including tips, videos, articles and recipes.

Centers for Disease Control, Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obes…

Provides resources and strategies for reducing obesity as well as access to published research on the issue.

Choose MyPlate: Healthy Eating on a Budget

Tips for shopping and eating healthfully on a limited budget.

Meet the experts

Lupita Fabregas Janeiro, ASSOCIATE EXTENSION PROFESSOR & SENIOR PROGRAM DIRECTOR - 4-H CENTER FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Lupita Fabregas Janeiro

Associate Extension Professor; Senior Program Director of 4-H Center for Youth Development

Rachel Augustine

Sr. Director of Advancement for MU Extension and the Missouri 4-H Foundation

Jo Britt Rankin, EXTENSION PROFESSOR
Jo Britt Rankin

Extension Professor

Deana Brown-Hood

Accountant, MO 4-H Foundation, Extension

Katie Buchs Pemberton, FIELD SPECIALIST IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Katie Buchs Pemberton

FIELD SPECIALIST IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

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Ashleigh Davidson

Field Specialist in 4-H Youth Development

Kathy Dothage, FIELD SPECIALIST IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, STATE SPECIALIST
Kathy Dothage

Extension Professor

Katie Hogan, FIELD SPECIALIST IN 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Katie Hogan

Field Specialist in 4-H Youth Development

Robert McNary, FIELD SPECIALIST IN 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Robert McNary

Field Specialist in 4-H Youth Development

Dylan Newman

4-H Youth Development Educator

Melissa Scheer, FIELD SPECIALIST IN 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Melissa Scheer

Field Specialist in 4-H Youth Development

Stephanie Schindler, EXTENSION ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Stephanie Schindler

Extension Engagement Specialist

Rhonda Shafer, FIELD SPECIALIST IN 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Rhonda Shafer

Field Specialist in 4-H Youth Development

Chris Willow

Advancement Manager, MO 4-H Foundation, Extension