The Assets Framework is based on research by the Search Institute of Minneapolis. The basic structuring of the Assets Framework consists of 40 building blocks, or assets, that young people need in order to become healthy, caring and responsible citizens. The studies show that, ideally, every infant, child and teenager should have 40 assets. Nationally, the average young person experiences 18 of the 40 assets. These include commitment to learning, positive values, social competencies, and positive identity.
Young person receives support from three or more non-parent adults.
Caring neighborhoods - young person experiences caring neighbors. Caring school climate - School provides a caring, encouraging environment. Community values youth - young person perceives that adults in the community value youth. Youth as resources - young people are given useful roles in the community. Service to others - young person serves in the community one hour or more per week.