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.
Vidal, Rosa Maria (author), Grenna, Lucia (author), and World Conservation Union (IUCN), International Union for Conservation and Natural Resources.
Format:
Proceedings
Publication Date:
2003-09-07
Published:
Mexico
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 154 Document Number: C24920
Notes:
Chapter 8 in Denise Hamu, Elisabeth Auchincloss and Wendy Goldstein (eds.), Communicating protected areas. Presented to the Vth IUCN World Parks Congress, Durban, South Africa, September 8-17, 2003.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 196 Document Number: D08097
Notes:
John L. Woods Collection, NFP #503. Involves projects of the United Nations Development Programme and United Nations Population Fund. Published by Development Training and Communication Planning, UNDP Asia and Pacific Programme, Bangkok, Thailand. 9 pages.
