The Asset of the Month toolkit, designed by YMCA Project Cornerstone, is based on Search Institute’s research-based Developmental Assets framework. The toolkit features 12 Developmental Assets, offering an editable poster (available in English and Spanish) and an informative handout for each asset. Each handout includes a detailed description of the asset, discussion topics, and activities for any caring adult engaging with youth.
Asset #14: Parent(s) and other adults model positive, responsible behavior.
Asset #8: Young people are given useful roles in the community.
Asset #17: Youth spends three or more hours per week in lessons or practice in music, theater, or other arts.
Asset #9: Young person serves in the community one hour or more per week.
Asset #18: Young person spends three or more hours per week in sports, clubs, or organization at school and/or in community organizations.
Asset #10: Young person feels safe at home, at school, and in the neighborhood.
Asset #7: Young person perceives that adults in the community value children and youth.
Asset #4: Young person experiences caring neighbors.
Asset #6: Parent(s) are actively engaged in helping young person succeed in school.
Asset #2: Young person and her or his parent(s) communicate positively, and young person is willing to seek advice and counsel from parent(s).
Asset #41: Young person feels comfortable with and proud of her/his identity, including but not limited to disabilities, ethnicity, faith/religion, family status, gender, language, and sexual orientation.
Asset #1: Family life provides high levels of love and support.