1. Lessons learned for engaging Latino families in community-based programs
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Peralta, Alejandro Reyes (author), Choque,Ghaffar Ali Hurtado (author), Reicks, Marla (author), Alvarez de Davila, Silvia (author), and Soltani, Darya (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2023-09-22
- Published:
- USA: Clemson University Press
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 206 Document Number: D12967
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Extension
- Journal Title Details:
- V.61, Iss.2
- Notes:
- 4 pages, A family-skills program for Latino fathers and youth was implemented to prevent youth obesity. Lessons learned focused on practices to address barriers to engagement and retention among fathers and youth within the Latino community. Program development issues included selection of organizations, facilitators, language, and delivery methods. Implementation issues included timing and location. Cultural issues regarding learner needs, and teaching and implementation methods need to be considered. Using the lessons learned, Extension professionals can create impactful programs that engage and retain Latino fathers and youth.