1. The Arlington Partnership for Children, Youth & Families Arlington, a community where all young people and families are valued, supported and empowered.

2. Developmental Assets = Good Things in Kids’ Lives

3. THE WORLD ACCORDING TO OUR KIDS!

4. How many developmental assets do you think our kids have? More Assets = Fewer Risky Behaviors

5. NUMBER OF ASSETS

6. What does that mean?

7. 71% are motivated to do well in school 70% have love & support

8. 73% of our kids have an optimistic view their future

10. YRBS Only 10% report smoking cigarettes in the past 30 days.

11. YRBS 13% report smoking marijuana in the past 30 days.

12. 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

13. YRBS 31% report having tried any type of illegal drug. 14% are being offered or sold drugs at school

14. 20% report being bullied in the past year

15. Cultural Competence 54% Interpersonal Competence 44% Positive Peer Relationships 61%

16. Why do we want to increase the number of Assets?

17. More Assets = Fewer Risky Behaviors

18. WHAT THE WE CAN DO

19.  What is surprising to you?  What is the most concerning?  What do you want to learn more about?

20. Thank you!