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.

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” These are but two of many familiar adages regarding the value of prevention over treatment. Most of us do organize many of our daily activities and ...

When studying the healthiest and longest-living people, it is found they have connections with people that extend beyond themselves. This certainly can be the case for access to healthcare, education ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This 2-hour workshop, utilizing Search Insitute’s Developmental Relationships and Developmental Assets Frameworks, is designed to help adults in the community understand and focus on five elements ...

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 ...