What are the 40 Assets?
Search Institute has identified the following building blocks of healthy development—known as Developmental Assets—that help young children grow up healthy, caring, and responsible. They are broken down into the following categories. Follow the links for more info!
External Assets
Support
- Family Support
- Positive Family Communication
- Other Adult Relationships
- Caring Neighborhood
- Caring School Climate
- Parent Involvement in Schooling
Empowerment
Boundaries and Expectations
- Family Boundaries
- School Boundaries
- Neighborhood Boundaries
- Adult Role Models
- Positive Peer Influence
- High Expectations
Constructive Use of Time
INTERNAL ASSETS
Commitment to Learning
Positive Values
Social Competencies
- Planning and Decision Making
- Interpersonal Competence
- Cultural Competence
- Resistance Skills
- Peaceful Conflict Resolution
Positive Identity