ASSET DEVELOPMENT
The more assets young people have, the more likely they will grow up to be caring, competent, responsible adults. The more assets youth have, the better their chances for contributing to society and finding a meaningful purpose in life. On average, young people with more assets:
Engage in fewer negative, high-risk behaviors such as using drugs and alcohol or having premarital sex.
Exhibit more positive behaviors such as succeeding in school, assuming leadership roles and valuing diversity.
Demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges, stresses and difficult situations.
Here are some examples of how the Sonoma County Family YMCA continues to help broaden a young person's experiences and build assets:
• 99% of YMCA youth have support from an adult other than their own parents
• 99% of YMCA youth value honesty and begin to act accordingly
• 98% of YMCA youth report having high self-esteem
• 97% of YMCA youth are read to at least 30 minutes per day
• 96% of YMCA youth show interest in making the community a better place
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