Developmental Assets
"Discovering what kids need to succeed"
Intergenerational Developmental Assets are incorporated into all Character Counts! and Mentoring activities. The primary focus - the Ready by 21 Initiative - is to ensure that all students are ready for further education or the workforce by the age of 21. It is important for all youth to have the proper skills, both in academics and life, to be contributing members of their families and communities.
WHAT KIDS NEED TO SUCCEED
The Building Blocks of Healthy Development
Support: The need to be surrounded by people who love, care for, appreciate & accept them
Empowerment: The need to feel valued and valuable while feeling safe and respected
Boundaries & Expectations: The need for clear rules, consistent consequences, and encouragement to do their best
Constructive Use of Time: The need for opportunities, outside of school, to learn and develop new skills and interests with other youth & adults
Commitment to Learning: The need for a sense of the lasting importance of learning and a belief in their abilities
Positive Values: The need to develop strong guiding principles to help in making healthy choices
Social Competencies: Skills needed to interact effectively with others
Positive Identity: The need to believe in their own self-worth
Developmental Assets Website
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WAYS TO BECOME INVOLVED:
Become a team member of Character Counts!
Become a mentor
Help team members with projects
Donate money to youth in community projects
Be positive
Begin conversations with youth
Build positive relationships
Be proactive
See youth as resources within the community
Share your strengths