Introduction to the Assets Materials needed: Projector Extension cord Computer or thumbdrive with this powerpoint Sign in sheet(s) List of 40 Developmental Assets (two per person) Asset Contracts (two per person) Asset Empowerment contract (two per person) “Pads on the back” post it notes “150 Ways” charts A few giveaways Evaluations

Objectives Learn about the IM40 Young Health Program Learn about the 40 Developmental Assets

Overview Launched in January 2012, IM40 is a movement based on the evidence-based framework of the Provides the resources necessary for youth to reduce risk behaviors, and improve academic success. 4

a. Needs & Opportunity Assessment: Research relevant needs IM40 Coordinating Council developed the process which gave the IM40 movement the areas to focus on in this slide. They did this by: a. Needs & Opportunity Assessment: Research relevant needs Interview thought leaders Conducted community conversations Results: Identified 8 Communities with highest need IM40 will pilot and focus on youth ages 12-15 who live in 3 of Delaware’s highest-need communities . Identified Implementation partners 3 CMOs 1 SYEC afterschool middle schools grants in these areas: Mother African Union Church- 2 sites Evidence based programs Academic support during afterschool hours Gender specific summer programming Police Athletic League – 5 locations in NCC Parent engagement in afterschool and summer programs Promote homework assistance and fitness activities West End Neighborhood House (members of Healthy Kids Delaware) Using Evidence Based Programs to focus on violence and suicide prevention Providence Service Academy’s (Asset Champion) Youth Empowerment Program UD – 4-H – Kent and Sussex Tutoring Music and art enrichment Healthy living summer program DSU Summer Youth Academy - mentoring DEMCO – Dover Tutoring and homework help Sports and fitness enrichment YMCA – Walnut Y, Dover and Sussex Teen memberships Leadership camp Big Brothers, Big Sisters of DE Mentoring for at risk youth focusing on LGBTQ Courageous Hearts – Kent and Sussex Equine assistance program Build self – esteem Family engagement CFF in Kent and Sussex Life skills Cooking Computer Outdoor education Boys and Girls Clubs Youth leadership clubs Weekday drop in teen programs Friday night events 5

40 Developmental Assets External Assets Support Empowerment Boundaries and Expectations Constructive Use of Time Internal Assets Commitment to Learning Positive Values Social Competencies Positive Identity Think back to when you were 15 – household, friends, school, spend time and Circle the assets you believe you had at that time. What, if any, asset was the most important to you then and the one that molded you most for who you are today? Share with partner One or two partners share discussion with whole group

Two Shifts From fixing young people’s problems First Shift Promoting young people’s strengths to Beyond programs Relationships/People Second Shift to 15 minute break Clay Roberts, used with permission

The Power of Assets to Protect Each bar is out of 100. Interpret is as if a group of 100 people were surveyed and all of them only had 0 – 10 assets, that group would be 44% likely to drink alcohol. Another group of 100 people were surveyed and all of them had 31 – 40 assets, that group would be 2% likely to drink alcohol. Copyright © 2012 by Search Institute

The Power of Assets to Promote Copyright © 2012 by Search Institute

Asset Building Activity Make a World of Difference: 50 Asset- Building Activities to Help Teens Explore Diversity Section 1, activity 1 – Building Blocks for a Great Life Clay Roberts, used with permission

Tweet @im40yhp and #40assets Facebook – Young Health Program: IM40 www.im40.org For materials visit the Search Institute website at www.search-institute.org or call 1-800-888-7828 Tweet @im40yhp and #40assets Facebook – Young Health Program: IM40 Nicole Freedman, YMCA of Delaware, Statewide nfreedman@ymcade.org Daneya Jacobs, Children and Families First, Eastside Daneya.Jacobs@cffde.org Karen Johnston, 4-H, Dover krjohn@udel.edu Peggy Geisler, Sussex County Health Promotion Coalition, Seaford, Bridgeville, Laurel pgeisler@pmgconsulting.net