After her waitress shift ends, 27-year-old Jackel Potter’s day begins. Potter, a single mother of three, ranging in age from 3 to 8, picks up her children from school and takes them to their home on ...

Introduction. Based on internal and external assets, the positive youth development approach aims to increase the capacity among adolescents to overcome challenges as they transition to adulthood.

It takes a communitywide effort to implement 40 developmental assets to prepare youths to be responsible, productive, healthy and happy citizens. That's according to the Search Institute, which ...

When most of us hear the term assets, we immediately think of our personal finances. On our balance sheets it’s the stuff we own that contributes to our net worth. But there are other kinds of assets ...

Founded in 1958 to benefit young people through scientific research, The Search Institute is most known for its 40 Developmental Assets framework, a collection of positive supports and strengths that ...

On March 1, Crisman Elementary kicked off the month with a Parent Reading Night. Crisman welcomed approximately 350 people to our building. After enjoying a meal together, our parents were invited to ...

You have probably read recently that Portage Township Schools is committed to helping students build developmental assets. These assets have a direct link to a student’s success in school and his ...

Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers and the Geauga County YMCA are presenting “40 Developmental Assets for Adolescents” Jan. 25 at the Geauga County YMCA. The educational program from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the ...

The Legacy Center and Midland Kids First is conducting the area's fourth Developmental Asset study, and we are here today to answer some common questions about this important initiative. Developmental ...

The term developmental relationship may be new to you. If it is, the latest research will shed light on why it’s important to view relationships with young people through a developmental lens and how ...