Don t give up. It takes time to build relationships with teens, but it s worth it. Every young person deserves to look forward to a good day. The more assets a young person possesses the less likely they will engage in at risk behaviors. Family - Family life provides high levels of love and support.
Young person receives support from three or more nonparent adults.
Caring neighborhood Young person experiences caring neighbors. Caring school climate School provides a caring, encouraging environment. Young person perceives that adults in the community value youth. Young people are given useful roles in the community. Young person serves in the community one hour or more per week.