1. UNDERSTANDING BEHAVIOR & FAMILY DYNAMICS My name is Billy Foster

2. Understanding Behavior & Family Dynamics As a counselor in the field of youth development I work in the community with at risk youth who do not have a voice and it is my to teach the basic skills to them as a jewel for survival. I AM 36 YEARS LOD BEFOR COMING TO Ashford I went the University of Baltimore, I have worked with at risk youth for 10 years and been a part of the foster care development growth plan. I have been at Ashford for 1year now and plan to use it to my advantage. I have no kids but I have a fiancé and I feel have many based on what I do and how I work. Yet my greatest goal is universal and that’s to save more lives than taken or lost to the street. I AM 36 YEARS Old Before COMING TO Ashford I went the University of Baltimore, I have worked with at risk youth for 10 years and been a part of the foster care development growth plan. I have been at Ashford for 1year now and plan to use it to my advantage. I have no kids but I have a fiancé and I feel have many based on what I do and how I work. Yet my greatest goal is universal and that’s to save more lives than taken or lost to the street.

3. School Social Skills Fundamental Goals

4. Social Development Growth of Functionally Valued Behaviors across Development 1. Competence 2. Character 3. Connection Attainment of Structurally Valued Behaviors across Development 1. Contribution to self 2. Contribution to family

5. Core Values Youth ! Self Reliance—Entrepreneur ship, Independent Thinking, a Do It Yourself approach to projects ! Idealism/Optimism—Though not about adults. Youth will try new things, and believe they will make lots of money in life though often lacking a concrete plan for doing so. ! Activism—Youth speak out, though they are usually not group oriented. They will often volunteer. ! Morality/Spiritualism—Most youth have Faith though not in formal groups. They are ethical. ! Authenticity—Youth want truth with out distortion. They will question everyone. ! Identity—Willing to try on new identities. May make radical shifts if shown how and why.