Youth First Assets

Building Assets
The Search Institute has identified 40 developmental assets that help kids avoid negative or risk-taking behaviors, and help kids mature into healthy adults. The Assets fall into eight categories:

Support Young people need support from the people important to them at home, at school, at church and in their community.

Empowerment Youth need to know that the community values them and that they have a meaningful role in our community life.

Boundaries and Expectations Young people need clear and consistent standards of behavior. They need people to have high expectations for them.

Time Use Young people need to be involved in programs that offer creative, constructive and challenging things to do.

Educational Commitment Youth need to develop a personal commitment to life long learning and education.

Positive Values Youth need a core of positive beliefs and convictions that guide their choices.

Social Competencies Young people need to develop skills that help them function independently and competently.

Positive Identity Youth have a sense of control over their lives and a positive view of their personal future.

CLICK HERE to see a detailed list of The Search Institute's FORTY ASSETS for healthy youth development.

Copies of the 40 assets are available in the Youth First Room at AMS. If you are interested in helping with Youth First activities or have suggestions for existing or new programs, please contact us. Thanks again for your continuing support of our local youth.

Sincerely,

Mary Barkley Brown and Pam Wurm
Youth First Coordinators