John W. Gardner Center for Youth and Their Communities DRAFT Youth Development Overview, 2009 DRAFT
Youth Development Goals Physical and Psychological Well-Being Intellectual and Vocational Competence Social Connectedness Meaningful Contributions
DRAFT To be engaged, motivated and ready to learn, youth need to feel: physically and psychologically safe they belong, are known, cared about and supported they are capable of achieving they have control over their ability to achieve challenged and engaged by meaningful instruction
DRAFT Youth Development is an approach to meeting these needs Physical and Psychological Safety Caring Community (Supportive Relationships) Support for Autonomy Meaningful Skill-Building Experiences * Adapted from Community Network for Youth Development (CNYD) in collaboration with Gambone, M.A. and Connell, J.P.(2003) Youth Development Framework for Practice. San Francisco, CA: CNYD. Retrieved October 2, 2009 from