WELCOME! Everyone s an Asset Builder. Sara D Wilson, M.Ed. Youth Development Coordinator Texas Healthy Adolescent Initiative YWCA of Lubbock

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1 Everyone s an Asset Builder WELCOME! Sara D Wilson, M.Ed. Youth Development Coordinator Texas Healthy Adolescent Initiative YWCA of Lubbock Everyone s an Asset Builder T1

2 Asset Checklist Assignment: Read through the Asset Checklist (half sheet) and check off the ones you had growing up as a pre-teen or teenager. Everyone s an Asset Builder T2

3 A Lasting Engagement What do we want for our children? To what degree do you feel your time and interaction makes a difference in the lives of children? How connected do you feel to other parents, educators, and the community? Everyone s an Asset Builder T3

4 The 40 Developmental Assets A framework used as: A Lens A Tool A Reminder The power of relationships An Affirmation A Common Language Everyone s an Asset Builder T4

5 The Power of Assets to Promote 0 10 Assets Assets Assets Assets 54% 60% 76% 89% 88% 87% 78% 69% 66% 48% 48% 34% 39% 19% 27% 9% Succeeds in School Values Diversity Maintains Good Health Exhibits Leadership Copyright 2008 by Search Institute, , Everyone s an Asset Everyone s an Asset Builder T5

6 The Power of Assets to Protect 45% 0 10 Assets Assets Assets Assets 62% 38% 34% 38% 26% 18% 23% 18% 11% 3% 6% 1% 11% 3% 6% Problem Alcohol Use Illicit Drug Use Sexual Activity Violence Copyright 2008 by Search Institute, , Everyone s an Asset Everyone s an Asset Builder T6

7 Youth with Different Levels of Assets LISD 30% Assets 32% LISD 13% Assets 8% LISD 15% 0 10 Assets 17% LISD 42% Assets 42% Copyright 2008 by Search Institute, , Everyone s an Asset Everyone s an Asset Builder T7

8 Principles of Asset Building All young people need assets. Everyone can build assets. Relationships are key. Asset building is an ongoing process. Consistent messages are crucial. Repetition is important. Everyone s an Asset Builder T8

9 The Two Types of Assets External Relationships and opportunities that young people experience in their families, schools, and communities Internal Competencies and values that youth develop internally to guide behaviors and choices Everyone s an Asset Builder T9

10 External Assets SUPPORT supported, cared for, loved by family & others that provide positive, supportive environments EMPOWERMENT feel that community values them & have important ways to contribute BOUNDARIES & EXPECTATIONS what is expected of them are activities and behavior acceptable CONSTRUCTIVE USE OF TIME spend time in positive, healthy ways Everyone s an Asset Builder T10

11 Internal Assets COMMITMENT TO LEARNING strong interest and commitment to education and learning POSITIVE VALUES develop strong values that guide choices SOCIAL COMPETENCIES having skills and competencies that equip them to make positive choices, to build relationships, and to deal with difficult situations POSITIVE IDENTITY develop strong sense of their own power, purpose, worth, and promise Everyone s an Asset Builder T11

12 20 Internal 20 External

13 Maria s Story DVD Everyone s an Asset Builder T13

14 Resources AB Ideas for: Parents Teachers 50 Ways Door Prizes!! Everyone s an Asset Builder T14

15 Action Plan Look through the Asset Building Ideas and choose at least one thing you will add to your family, classroom, or community activities! Everyone s an Asset Builder T15

16 Hi! I m an Asset Builder What Will I Do Everyone s an Asset Builder T16