The Community Development for Healthy Children Initiative

Datos Bibliográficos

ID6076992
AutoresSarah Ealey (Wichita State University), Scott Wituk (Wichita State University), Jerry A Schultz (0000-0002-2325-958X), Jerry Schultz, Jeff Usher, Greg Meissen (Wichita State University), Rachel Pearson (0000-0002-3644-2885, Wichita State University)
Año2006
Volumen14
Número4
Páginas129-138
Fecha de publicación2006-09-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessNo
TipoARTICLE
RevistaJournal of Community Practice (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 1070-5422 • E-ISSN: 1543-3706
EditorialInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1300/j125v14n04_08
OpenAlexW1969625765
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas2
Referencias citadas3

An increasing interest in positive youth development has led to the creation and expansion of programs and initiatives related to youth involvement and engagement. This article focuses on the Community Development for Healthy Children initiative, which envisions making Kansas the best state in the nation in which to raise a child. The initiative includes three primary strategies: A multi-media campaign; technical assistance and support to local communities; and mini-grant opportunities. The paper provides examples of activities from across the state that promote youth involvement. Outcomes across four areas are examined, and the benefits and challenges of this initiative are also discussed

Community development · Community engagement · Community organizing · Economic growth · Political science · Positive Youth Development · Public relations · State (computer science · Early Childhood Education and Development · Parental Involvement in Education · Public Administration · Youth Development and Social Support