1	The Asset Approach Presented by Mary Francis
2	40 Developmental Assets Developed and researched by Search Institute Supported by Lutheran Brotherhood In partnership with Healthy Community Healthy Youth One common focus – Today’s Youth
3	In today’s society, we are constantly bombarded with messages about problems (or the results of problems) facing our young people. And we have invested a lot of time – and considerable expense- in trying to fix these problems.
4	A growing movement… addressing deeper causes & needs. “What do young people need to navigate successfully through infancy, childhood, and adolescence?”
5	Positive Youth Development “The movement’s fundamental assumption… is that enduring positive results in a youth’s life are most effectively achieved by tending to basic needs for guidance, support and involvement, and not by surgical interventions aimed at removing problems.” Public/Private Ventures. (2000). Youth development: Issues, challenges, and directions. Philadelphia, PA.
6	We’ll review…. Search Institute’s framework of developmental assets The power of assets as evidenced by research Principles of asset building Where to find out more
7	First Category: External Assets Twenty external assets emphasize: Support Empowerment Boundaries and Expectations Constructive Use of Time
8	Second Category: Internal Assets Twenty internal assets highlight: Commitment to Learning Positive Values Social Competencies Positive Identity
9	The Power to Protect More assets = reduced problems with alcohol and violence
10	The Power to Promote More assets = better health and school success
11	Principles of Asset Building All children and youth need assets. Relationships are key. Everyone can build assets. Asset building is an ongoing process. Delivering consistent messages is crucial. Duplication and repetition are necessary.
12	Asset- Building moves us FROM… Problem focus Youth as problems Reactive Blaming Professionals Crisis management Competition Despair TO… Positive focus Youth as resources Proactive behavior Claiming responsibility Everyone Vision building Cooperation Hope
13	The Realities for Youth Only thirty eight percent of our youth report having more than half the assets
14	Considering the young people in your community….. Who is already involved in building assets in your community? How can more young people be reached?
15	Imagine 10 years from now, or a generation from now… What kind of community would you like to live in?
16	What can you do today? For more information contact: Search Institute 1-800-888-7828 http://www.SearchInstitute.org Mary Francis 1-888-310-4904 Mfrancis@Healthfoundation.org www.HealthFoundation.org/ASAP