a.s.k.: after school (asset building) for kids. “never doubt that a small group of thoughtful,...
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A.S.K.:
After School (Asset Building) for Kids.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the
only thing that ever has.” –Margaret Mead
What are Developmental Assets?
…a set of positive qualities, skills, experiences, and opportunities that are critical to foster during adolescent years, helping youth to become caring, reliable adults. Spread across eight broad areas of human development, these assets paint a picture of the positive things all young people need to grow up healthy and responsible.
INTERNALEXTERNALSupportSurrounded by people who love, care for and appreciate and accept you.
Empower The need to feel valued, valuable, safe and respected.
Commitment to Learning
Need a sense of lasting importance of learning and belief in their own abilities.
Positive ValuesYoung people need to develop strong guiding values or principles to help them make healthy choices.
Boundaries &ExpectationsNeed for clear rules, consistent consequences for breaking rules and encouragement to do their best.
Constructive Use of TimeThe need for opportunities-outside of school-to learn and develop new skills and interests with other youth.
Social Competency
Need the skills to interact effectively with others, to make difficult decisions, and to cope with new situations.
Positive Identity
The need to believe in their own self worth and to feel that they have control over the things that happen to them.
First 20 Internal Assets
Support1.Family Support 2.Positive Family Communication 3.Other adult relationships 4 Caring neighborhood 5 Caring school climate 6.Parent involvement in school
Empower
7. Community values youth8. Youth as resources9. Service to others10. Safety
Boundaries &Expectations11. Family boundaries12. School Boundaries13. Neighborhood Boundaries14. Adult role models15. Positive peer influence16. High expectations
Constructive Use of Time17. Creative activities18. Youth programs19. Religious community20. Time at home
Last 20 External Assets
Commitment to Learning21. Achievement Motivation22. School Engagement23. Homework24. Bonding to school25. Reading for Pleasure
Positive Values26. Caring
27. Equality and social justice
28. Integrity
29. Honesty
30. Responsibility
31. Restraint
Social Competencies32. Planning and decision making
33. Interpersonal Competence
34. Cultural Competence
35. Resistance skills
36. Peaceful conflict resolution
Positive Identity37. Personal power
38. Self-esteem
39. Sense of purpose
40. Positive view of personal future
What Does the Research Say?Values Diversity
Thinks it is important to get to know people of other racial/ethnic groups.
Positive behaviors increase as assets increase
39%
60%
76%89%
0-10 Assets
11-20 Assets
21-30 Assets
31-40 Assets
What Does the Research Say?Exhibits leadership
Has been a leader of an organization or group in the past 12 months.
Positive behaviors increase as assets increase
48%
66%78%
87%0-10 Assets
11-20 Assets
21-30 Assets
31-40 Assets
What Does the Research Say?School success
Positive behaviors increase as assets increase
9%
19%
34%
54% 0-10 Assets
11-20 Assets
21-30 Assets
31-40 Assets
What Does the Research Say?Helping others
Positive behaviors increase as assets increase
62%
79%89% 96%
0-10 Assets
11-20 Assets
21-30 Assets
31-40 Assets
What Does the Research Say?ALCOHOL USE
NEGATIVE behaviors decrease as assets increase
55%
35%
17%
5%
0-10 Assets
11-20 Assets
21-30 Assets
31-40 Assets
What Does the Research Say?HITTING OTHERS
NEGATIVE behaviors decrease as assets increase
62%
43%
26%
12%
0-10 Assets
11-20 Assets
21-30 Assets
31-40 Assets
What Does the Research Say?violence
Has engaged in three or more acts of fighting, hitting, injuring a person, carrying a weapon, or threatening physical harm in the past 12 months.
NEGATIVE behaviors decrease as assets increase
62%
38%
18%
6%
0-10 Assets
11-20 Assets
21-30 Assets
31-40 Assets
What Does the Research Say?ILLICIT DRUG USE
Used illicit drugs (marijuana, cocaine, LSD, PCP or angel dust, heroin, or amphetamines) three or more times in the past 12 months.
NEGATIVE behaviors decrease as assets increase
38%
18%
6%1%
0-10 Assets
11-20 Assets
21-30 Assets
31-40 Assets
What Does the Research Say?SEXUAL ABSTINENCE
NEGATIVE behaviors decrease as assets increase
50%
66%
83%94% 0-10 Assets
11-20 Assets
21-30 Assets
31-40 Assets
After School Field Trips
ASK (After School Kids)1. Ann Arbor Hands On Museum (Group Rates and Times)2. Renaissance Center @ Coach Insignia Restaurant atop the Ren Cen3. Henry Ford Museum (Group Rates)4. Greenfield Village (Group Rates)5. Garden City HS Bball, Wrestling, Swimming Home Schedules6. Joe Louis Arena- Red Wing (Group Rates)7. Rouge Factory (Group Rates)8. Gamerz in Westland (group Rates for Laser Tag)9. Eastern Michigan University- Tour of Campus10. Ann Arbor Power Center of Performing Arts11. Westland Bowl of Westland12. Comerica Park (Detroit Tiger group rates)13. Palace of Auburn Hills (Group rates for Det. Pistons)14. Garden City Historical Museum15. Detroit Institute of Arts/Zoo
Assessing our Youth Transitions
Surveys of 4th,6th (ME and MY World), & 8th Graders (My Phy)
Take approximately 75 minutesGroup Results Only Assess positive relationships, opportunities, and capacities youth need.Measure the 40 Developmental Assets, six risk-taking behavior patterns, three risk behaviors, and seven thriving indicators.Create Permission Slip to take test to accompany letter to parents.
ASK RecommendationsAnd so we are not just trying to fix young people but promote their strengths. ASK is not just another after school program, but an opportunity to enhance teacher/student relationships with the young people in our community. Recommendations for caring adults: Know the names of kids in your neighborhood. Walk your talk, be a role model. Coach a team.Parents, eat at least 1 meal w/ your kids if possibleTalk about people who positively effected youAsk who are their role modelsLeaders, educate others on Asset Building.
Building Children for Success
“We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.”