Extension Waukesha County 4-H is part of a nationwide program under the authority of the United States Department of Agriculture. In Wisconsin, 4-H it is administered by the University of Madison, Division of Extension.

Wisconsin 4-H operates within the guidelines, policies, and procedures of the University of Madison Division of Extension and the United States Department of Agriculture. These policies are established to ensure the educational and administrative integrity of all Wisconsin 4-H programs and activities administered by 4-H staff and 4-H volunteers. Wisconsin 4-H Leadership is committed to supporting staff and volunteers by writing clear and simple policies that will standardize Wisconsin 4-H safety and risk management practices.

Policies governing Wisconsin 4-H are:

• 4-H Name, Emblem & Records
• 4-H Membership & Participation
• 4-H Volunteers
• Insurance
• 4-H Camps
• 4-H Projects & Activities
• Affirmative Action & Civil Rights
• Financial Management
• Health & Safety