1. 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

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

3. 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

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 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

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

6. 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

7. The Power of Assets to Protect
Each bar is out of 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.
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8. The Power of Assets to Promote
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9. 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

10. Tweet @im40yhp and #40assets Facebook – Young Health Program: IM40
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and #40assets
Facebook – Young Health Program: IM40
Nicole Freedman, YMCA of Delaware, Statewide
Daneya Jacobs, Children and Families First, Eastside
Karen Johnston, 4-H, Dover
Peggy Geisler, Sussex County Health Promotion Coalition,
Seaford, Bridgeville, Laurel