Communities are ripe for investment when they function well, and have the potential to offer everything families need in order to thrive. The neighborhood's supportive involvement is considered an important contributor to a child's successful development. The Healthy Neighborhood Council assists in strengthening the neighborhoods which, in turn, will strengthen the community. The council holds monthly meetings in different locations to share goals, commitments and challenges facing neightborhoods. On The Porch lends itselfs to informal and entertaining opportunities for residents to meet new neighbors and re-acquaint themselves with old ones.
Hosts lead discussions centered on a simple questionnaire.
HCI Day is another opportunity for neighborhoods to show off their assets and resources. Healthy Communities Healthy Youth is a national initiative to bring Search Institute's new paradigm for positive youth development to communities across the country. The initiative, rooted in the institute's framework of developmental assets, provides communities, schools, organizations and families with resources, technical assistance and training to launch and sustain long-term efforts to promote the positive development of youth. Keep in mind that each of you has your own vineyard. But every one is joined to your neighbor's vineyards without any dividing lines.