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.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 149 Document Number: D06703
Notes:
Unpublished monograph manuscript prepared for the United Nations Development Programme, New York City, New York, and the Institute of Culture and Communication, East-West Center, Honolulu, Hawaii. 188 pages, plus suggested readings (3 pages), selected UNDP/DCTP publications (11 pages) and author information (2 pages).
