Caruthersville Outreach Center

Caruthersville Office

700 E. 18th Street
Caruthersville, MO 63830
Phone: (573) 333-5567

 The Caruthersville Outreach Center is part of Lincoln University Cooperative Extension's (LUCE) long tradition of providing outreach in the southeast region of Missouri. Specifically, the Caruthersville Outreach Center provides extension educational services to the community.

Locations Served:

Southeast Missouri - Caruthersville

Programs Offered:

• 4-H & Youth Development
• Nutrition Education (EFNEP)
• Family and Consumer Science
• Workforce Development
• Lincoln University Research Updates & Best Practices
  
  
   

Objectives:

• To work in targeted communities with focus on Caruthersville and Pemiscot County and implement Programs that address the needs of youth at risk.
• To work collaboratively with community groups in achieving initiatives that address youth needs.
• To work collaboratively with the older adult community through positive programs to prevent social isolation.
• To work with the tarmanygeted communities and implement intergenerational programs to address numerous social concerns. 

LUCE Pillars:

• Academic Achievement & Mentoring.
• Civic & Community Engagement.
• Entrepreneurship & Workforce Development.
• Mental & Physical Health.

4-H Program Areas:

• STEM & Agriculture.
• Healthy Living.
• Civic Engagement.

What is 4‑H?

In 4‑H, we believe in the power of young people. We see that every child has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world around us. 

In 4‑H programs, kids and teens complete hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and civic engagement in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles. Kids experience 4‑H in every county and parish in the country through in-school and after-school programs, school and community clubs and 4‑H camps.

Through life-changing 4‑H programs, nearly six million kids and teens have taken on critical societal issues, such as addressing community health inequities, engaging in civil discourse and advocating for equity and inclusion for all.

4-H Programs Spotlight:

• One 4 One: Building girls of courage, confidence and character is the focus of this all-female program where youth explore a variety of interests.
• 4-H STEM Challenge: This national 4-H curriculum inspires youth to take an interest in STEM through hands-on learning.
• Lincoln Summer Camp: This enrichment program allows youth to explore multiple facets of 4-H.
• Steps to the Future: This youth leadership program prepares middle and high school students to make decisions regarding life after high school. 
• 4-H Activity Night: Community youth meet for 4-H project exploration at this monthly program.
• Babysitting Basics: This workshop teaches youth how to safely care for younger children and start their own babysitting business.
• Boys 2 Men: Young men learn about being productive members of society and make choices towards this goal in this program.
• Lights, Camera, Awareness: This multi-media learning opportunity introduces youth to film making while addressing issues facing their communities.
• Strive 4 Health: This 4-H wellness challenge is designed to help youth start thinking about their health by working towards a goal and assessing their progress.
• Black Business Owner Video Series: Youth interview and produce videos highlighting local black business owners during this Black History Month series.