Practical Research Benefiting Children and Youth The Search Institute is committed to contributing to the knowledge base about youth development by translating high-quality research on children and youth into practical ideas, tools, services, and resources for families, neighbourhoods, schools, organizations, and communities. This Website focuses on what you can do to make a positive difference for kids. This Search Institute Website provides an overview booklet on a community wide approach to asset building, definitions of the developmental assets and also provides great ideas for asset building at home, in schools, in youth organizations and in congregations. Many other resources including books, reports, articles and videos are also available online and by contacting the organization. This site provides examples of creative initiatives successfully implemented by businesses to build assets in children and youth.
New stories are welcome.
The McCreary Centre Society is a non-profit organization committed to improving the health of BC youth through research, information and community based participation projects. This site provides links to current research, publications and youth health resources. Voices for Children Voices for children works with organizations and individuals through leadership and education to strengthen public commitment to the healthy development of children and youth. This Website provides an excellent resource guide for programs and services available in Ontario. Also available online, are community action guides, related site links, publications, fact sheets and reference documents.