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Developmental Assets
www.ourkidsnetwork.ca
VisionAll Children Thrive!
Mission Our Kids Network promotes healthy development,
security and safety of all children, youth and
families through neighbourhood collaboration,
service integration and measuring results.
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Everyone is working together to supportthe positive development of children and youth.
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Goals of presentation
Review Developmental Assets® as a framework for positive child and youth development
Update from the Halton Developmental Asset Strategy Table
Introduce “Do Your Part!” Halton Conference
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40 Developmental Assets
Positive experiences, relationships, opportunities and personal qualities that young people need to grow up healthy,
caring and responsible.
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Developmental Assets
Based on research of the Search Institute in USA –www.search-institute.org
Researchers cumulatively surveyed over 3 million6-12th graders
Identified 40 factors which are critical to positive child and youth development
Youth with higher amount of assets have lower levels of risk behaviours
Number of Assets:
Number of Assets:
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Assets are for all!
Assets have power for all children and youth, regardless of their gender, economic status,
family, or race/ethnicity
Strength-based approach to community development and working with people
Developmental Assets TableWill work to develop, implement and
evaluate a Halton Strategy for Developmental Assets through networking, partnerships and
use of research
Focus will be on children and youthaged 0-18
MembersCharles Sturt
Early Years CentresHalton Children’s Aid Society
Halton Industry Education Council Halton Police Services
Halton Region - Children’s Services Halton Region – Health Department - School Years Program
Halton Catholic District School Board Halton District School Board
Lions QuestOur Kids Network
Parent Advocate/Youth AdvocateReach Out Centre for Kids
Municipal Parks and RecreationYMCA
It is never too early to build assets.
It’s never too late.
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Highlights of 2011-2012
Youth Engagement
Toolkit for Professionals
Developmental Asset Training
“Do Your Part!” Halton Conference
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Organizations TrainedActon Hub Committee
Big Brothers Big Sisters
City of Burlington – Recreation
Halton Alcohol, Drug and Prevention Treatment
Halton Catholic District School Board
Halton Childcare Providers
Halton Children’s Aid Society
Halton District School Board
Halton Hills Parent Education Network
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Organizations TrainedHalton Region Health Department
Halton Police Services
Halton Region Children’s Services
John Howard Society
Milton Community Resource Center
Municipal Librarians
Nelson Youth Center
Reach Out Centre for Kids
Woodview Children’s Mental Health
National Conference - Nov 15-16, 2012Positive Child and Youth Development
