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WELCOME. Operation: Military Kids. Who Are We?. OMK is administered through the Ohio 4-H Program, part of Ohio State University Extension. OMK partners closely with the Ohio National Guard Family Readiness & Warrior Support Program. What We Do.
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WELCOME Operation: Military Kids
Who Are We? • OMK is administered through the Ohio 4-H Program, part of Ohio State University Extension. • OMK partners closely with the Ohio National Guard Family Readiness & Warrior Support Program.
Partnership of two federal agencies (USDA & DoD) makes effective use of resources. Youth from National Guard and Reserve families live in all of our communities. Providing support for military youth is consistent with the National 4-H Strategic plan to reach previously underserved audiences. Why 4-H Partners with the Military
National OMK Objectives • Raise community understanding about how the deployment of a family member affects military youth through awareness building and educational trainings. • Build community capacity & create local support networks. • Implement educational programs through local support networks.
Questions? “Children are the world’s most valuable resource and its best hope for the future.”