In contrast, developmental asset building names and nurtures core experiences that are needed for the healthy development of all youth. Developmental assets are the building blocks of positive youth development. Asset building is about helping people build powerful and positive relationships with children and teens. All young people need assets. All children and adolescents could use more positive relationships than they have now.
Every young person needs compassion and special attention.
A community wide effort to help all kids will benefit everyone. No single asset is the answer. The more assets a person has, the more successful that person will be in life. Increasing the total number of assets in a young person will best allow him or her to grow up healthy, caring and responsible. From infancy through adulthood, the process is ongoing.