We have several 4-H members who are aged 18 and over who have severe mental, physical or emotional disabilities. How does this policy relate to their participation in overnight events?
There are two things to consider. First, when housing a person with special needs, one-on-one lodging with an unrelated adult is permitted if the adult is serving in the capacity of health aide or caregiver. Second, if the 4-H member is 18 and over at the time of the event and is going to be housed with or share a bathroom with younger youth, he or she would need to go through a background check.
