Families as Asset Builders, Search Institute's framework of developmental assets, offers families a concrete, sensible perspective for thinking about parenting and family life. An asset-building approach to parenting has many benefits. Instead of focusing on problems, the asset-building approach offers a positive approach to parenting. There are many things families can do to build assets in their children and adolescents. Supporting families and saying the family is a critical asset builder is only the beginning of the conversation.
Many families face challenges and lack the skills to be effective in their role.
Coming soon will be more information on how family-serving organizations can get involved in asset building. Identify dynamics of strong adoptive families with teenagers. Learn about books, videos, and other resources for parents and for organizations serving families. Gain insights from what other families do to build assets.