These informal partnerships are based on a mutual agreement for collaborating on a common purpose with no legal agreement in place.
Informal PYD Partnerships with Purpose
| Partner(s) | Purpose |
|---|---|
| APHIS, CDC (Animal Plant Health Inspection Service, Center for Disease Control) | To facilitate relationships between State Veterinarians, State Public Health Officials, and 4-H staff at the land-grant institutions while assisting them in creating and distributing educational materials related to the prevention of zoonotic diseases. |
| USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) | Collaborating on development of Invention learning modules by land-grant university partners and digital badging. |
| NIDA (National Institute for Drug Awareness) | To support National Drug Facts Week focusing on increasing youth understanding of the science behind drug abuse and addiction |
| NICHD (National Institute for Child Health and Development) | Collaborating on implementation and sustainability strategies for free federal educational materials, specifically Media Smart Youth, by 4-H and other educational programs. Research and evaluation are conducted by land-grant university partners. |
| SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) | Collaborating on the development of educational materials for youth and youth education staff focused on a trauma informed approach to mental health awareness in youth programs. Research and evaluation are conducted by land-grant university partners. |
| ASPR (Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response) | Collaborating on the development of educational materials for youth and youth education staff related to youth as public health educators and activists for community action. |
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