What Are Developmental Assets?
Building Blocks for Raising Healthy Children and Youth
Since its creation in 1990, Search Institute's framework of Developmental Assets has become the most widely used approach to positive youth development in the United States.
Grounded in extensive research in youth development, resiliency, and prevention, the Developmental Assets represent the relationships, opportunities, and personal qualities that young people need to avoid risks and to thrive.
External Assets: Support, Empowerment, Boundaries & Expectations & Constructive Use of Time
Internal Assets: Commitment to Learning, Positive Values, Social Competencies, Positive Identity
Mentor Tip: Choose one of the 40 Developmental Assets each time you meet with your mentee and find creative ways to incorproate it into your time together!
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