The Arlington Partnership for Children, Youth & Families Arlington, a community where all young people and families are valued, supported and empowered.
Developmental Assets = Good Things in Kids’ Lives
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO OUR KIDS!
How many developmental assets do you think our kids have? More Assets = Fewer Risky Behaviors
NUMBER OF ASSETS
What does that mean?
71% are motivated to do well in school 70% have love & support
73% of our kids have an optimistic view their future
YRBS Only 10% report smoking cigarettes in the past 30 days.
YRBS 13% report smoking marijuana in the past 30 days.
24% is the average # of high school kids who report drinking an alcoholic beverage in the past 30 days. That number jumps to 43% for our high school seniors
YRBS 31% report having tried any type of illegal drug. 14% are being offered or sold drugs at school
20% report being bullied in the past year
Cultural Competence 54% Interpersonal Competence 44% Positive Peer Relationships 61%
Why do we want to increase the number of Assets?
More Assets = Fewer Risky Behaviors
WHAT THE WE CAN DO
What is surprising to you? What is the most concerning? What do you want to learn more about?
Thank you!