The Rye YMCA believes Building Assets will help us in our goal of building strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Whether you have children or not, we hope you'll join us in our efforts to make a difference in the lives of young people. Every month we'll send you one of the 40 Developmental Assets in this newsletter. Read it over, think about it, act on it - make a difference!
February
Give young people meaningful roles
"Having a voice" means more than making a sound when you sing or shout. The ways people express ideas, energy, and insights make each person unique. Helping young people find their voices is one of the best ways to help them be a positive force in their families, schools, clubs, teams, or neighborhoods. This is good for them-and for your community. Young people have a lot more to contribute when their opinions are respected and their talents are tapped. Listen closely to the opinions of young people around you, and you'll all benefit.
Youth as Resources is Asset 8 of Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets, the qualities, experiences, and relationships that help young people grow up healthy, caring, and responsible. |
The Abundant Assets Alliance seeks to strengthen the capacity of YMCAs and the communites they serve to provide young people with the support and experiences they need to become healthy, caring and competent adults. For more information, visit www.ryeymca.org and click on the Raising Successful Young People tab. |
