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What YouthWhat YouthNeed to SucceedNeed to Succeed
What YouthWhat YouthNeed to SucceedNeed to Succeed
Working together to build assetsWorking together to build assets
SEARCH INSTITUTE
• Non-profit organization• Mission is to provide leadership,
knowledge, and resources to promote healthy children, youth, and communities.
• 40 Developmental Assets – qualities that young people need to grow up
healthy, caring, and responsible.
DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS• Problem-centered
approach– Anticipates the
worst– Concentrates on
kids at risk or in trouble
– Reacts to problems after they happen
– Stresses competition
• Asset-building approach– Brings out the
best– Benefits all
children and teens– Builds character,
skills, and values that help prevent problems
– Stresses cooperation and collaboration
DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS
• Divided into 8 areas of human development
»Support»Empowerment»Boundaries and expectations»Constructive use of time»Commitment to learning»Positive values»Social competencies»Positive Identity
Asset 1: Family Support
Asset 2: Positive Family Communication
Asset 3: Other Adult Relationships
Asset 4: Caring Neighborhood
Asset 5: Caring School Climate
Asset 6: Parent Involvement in Schooling
The Support Assets
Asset 1: Family Support
Youth need love, comfort, encouragement, and support from their families.
70% of youth say they have this asset in their life
Asset 2: Positive Family Communication
Parents communicate with children in positive ways and respect and respond to their needs.
30% of youth say they have this asset in their life.
Asset 3: Other Adult Relationships
All youth receive love and comfort from at least one adult other than their parents.
45% of youth say they have this asset in their
life.
Asset 4: Caring Neighborhood
Youth have neighbors who care for and about them.
40% of youth say they have this asset in their life.
Asset 5: Caring Out-of-Home Climate
Youth spend time in encouraging, caring environments outside the home.
29% of youth say they have this asset in their life.
Asset 6: Parent Involvement in School
Parents talk about their children’s needs with caregivers and teachers, and help their children succeed outside the home.
34% of youth say they have this asset in their life.
Asset 7: Community Values Youth
Asset 8: Youth as Resources
Asset 9: Service to Others
Asset 10: Safety
The Empowerment Assets
Asset 7: Community Values Youth
Parents and other adults in the community value and appreciate young people.
25% of youth say they have this asset in their life.
Asset 8: Youth Are Given Useful Roles
Youth are included in age-appropriate family tasks and are given useful roles in the community.
28% of youth say they have this asset in their life.
Asset 9: Service To Others
Together, parents and children serve others in the community.
51% of youth say they have this asset in their life.
Asset 10: Safety
Homes, schools, childcare settings, and other environments are safe for children.
51% of youth say they have this asset in their life.
Asset 11: Family Boundaries
Asset 12: School Boundaries
Asset 13: Neighborhood Boundaries
Asset 14: Adult Role Models
Asset 15: Positive Peer Influence
Asset 16: High Expectations
The Boundaries and Expectations Assets
Asset 11: Family Boundaries
Parents understand children’s needs and preferences, model appropriate behavior, and set age-appropriate limits and consequences.
48% of youth say they have this asset in their life.
Asset 12: Out-of-Home Boundaries
Out-of-home environments provide age-appropriate activities and have clear rules and consequences.
53% of youth say they have this asset in their life.
Asset 13: Neighborhood Boundaries
Neighbors take responsibility for monitoring and supervising children’s behavior outside the home.
49% of youth say they have this asset in their life.
Asset 14: Adult Role Models
Parents and other adults model responsible, positive behavior to youth. Youth have at least 3 adult role models in their life.
30% of youth say they have this asset in their life.
Asset 15: Positive Peer Interaction & Influence
Children’s friends model responsible behavior. They do well in school and stay away from risky behaviors.
65% of youth say they have this asset in their
life.
Asset 16: Appropriate Expectations for Growth
Adults have realistic expectations for children’s development.
49% of youth say they have this asset in their life.
Asset 17: Creative Activities
Asset 18: Youth Programs
Asset 19: Religious Community
Asset 20: Time at Home
The Constructive Use ofTime Assets
Asset 17: Creative Activities
Adults expose all youth to music, art, or other creative activities. As they mature, children begin to participate in these activities regularly.
20% of youth say they have this asset in their life.
Asset 18: Out-of-Home Activities
Children spend one hour or more each week in extra curricular school activities or structured community programs.
58% of youth say they have this asset in their life.
Asset 19: Religious Community
Parents make religious programs a regular part of family life.
63% of youth say they have this asset in their life.
Asset 20: Positive, Supervised Time At Home
Children spend most evenings and weekends together at home in predictable, enjoyable routines.
52% of youth say they have this asset in their life.
Asset 21: Achievement Motivation
Asset 22: School Engagement
Asset 23: Homework
Asset 24: Bonding to School
Asset 25: Reading for Pleasure
The CommitmentTo Learning Assets
Asset 21: Achievement Motivation
Children are motivated to do well in school and other activities.
67% of youth say they have this asset in their life.
Asset 22: Children Are Engaged in
Learning
Youth are responsive, attentive, and involved in learning new things.
61% of youth say they have this asset in their life.
Asset 23: Stimulating Activity and Homework
Parents, caregivers, and teachers encourage children to explore and engage in stimulating activities.
53% of youth say they have this asset in their life.
Asset 24: Enjoyment of Learning and Bonding to
School
Youth enjoy learning and care about their school.
54% of youth say they have this asset in their life.
Asset 25: Reading for Pleasure
Parents and other adults read with children, make reading fun, and encourage participation.
23% of youth say they have this asset in their life.
Asset 26: Caring
Asset 27: Equality & Social Justice
Asset 28: Integrity
Asset 29: Honesty
Asset 30: ResponsibilityAsset 31: Restraint
The Positive Values Assets
Asset 26: Caring
Youth are encouraged to help other people.
50% of youth say they have this asset in their life.
Asset 27: Equality & Social Justice
Youth work to make their community a better place.
52% of youth say they have this asset in their
life.
Asset 28: Integrity
Youth act on their convictions and stand up for their beliefs.
68% of youth say they have this asset in their life.
Asset 29: Honesty
Youth value honesty and act accordingly.
67% of youth say they have this asset in their life.
Asset 30: Responsibility
Children accept and take responsibility for their decisions and actions.
63% of youth say they have this asset in their
life.
Asset 31: Healthy Lifestyle
Children learn to take care of their bodies, which includes developing healthy sexual attitudes and respect for others.
47% of youth say they have this asset in their life.
Asset 32: Planning & Decision Making
Asset 33: Interpersonal Competence
Asset 34: Cultural Competence
Asset 35: Resistance Skills
Asset 36: Peaceful Conflict Resolution
The SocialCompetencies Assets
Asset 32: Planning andDecision Making
Children learn how to plan ahead and make choices at appropriate developmental levels.
30% of youth say they have this asset in their life.
Asset 33: Interpersonal Skills
Youth interact with adults and peers and can make friends. Children express feelings in appropriate ways.
47% of youth say they have this asset in their life.
Asset 34: Cultural Competence
Children know and are comfortable with people of different cultural, racial, and/or ethnic backgrounds.
42% of youth say they have this asset in their life.
Asset 35: Resistance Skills
Youth develop the ability to resist negative peer pressure and dangerous situations.
42% of youth say they have this asset in their life.
Asset 36: PeacefulConflict Resolution
Youth resolve problems non - violently.
45% of youth say they have this asset in their life.
Asset 37: Personal Power
Asset 38: Self-Esteem
Asset 39: Sense of Purpose
Asset 40: Positive View-Personal Future
The Positive Identity Assets
Asset 37: Personal Power
Children learn that they can influence their surroundings and have control over things that happen to them.
44% of youth say they have this asset in their life.
Asset 38: Self-Esteem
Children report having high self-esteem.
52% of youth say they have this asset in their life.
Asset 39: Sense of Purpose
Youth feel their lives have purpose and actively engage their skills.
59% of youth say they have this asset in their life.
Asset 40: Positive View of Personal Future
Youth are hopeful and positive about their future.
74% of youth say they have this asset in their life.
The More Assets Young People Have, The More Likely They Are
To:
• Succeed in school by getting mostly A’s
• Help friends or neighbors for at least one hour per week
• Value getting to know people of many racial/ethnic groups
• Be a leader of a group in the past year
• Pay attention to healthy nutrition and exercise
• Avoid doing dangerous things
• Save money instead of spending it right away
• Refuse to give up when things get difficult
The More Assets Young People Have, The More Likely They Are
To: