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Abundant Assets Web Conference Documents
You can now access the complete June 26th Web Conference by clicking the following link: Asset-Rich YMCA Communities .



Abundant Assets Web Conference Documents
You can now access the Power Points from the March 27th Web Conference by clicking the following links: Power Point – Janet Kafkas.

Shari West’s Power Point – YMCA of Greater Vancouver .

Melissa Cuff’s Power Point – YMCA of Greater Houston .

You can also access the Assets and Culture Report, as well as a case study here: Embedding Assets in Programs – Case 3.

Assets Initiative and Culture .



Abundant Assets Web Conferences
The Abundant Assets Alliance through Y-USA will host three more web conferences for asset building champions on June 26th, September 25th and December 11th. Each conference will begin at 1:00 p.m. and end by 3:00 p.m.

What’s the purpose?
These interactive web conferences will provide opportunities for YMCAs to: 1. Share and learn information on asset building approaches and what is working well 2. Connect YMCAs in their efforts to implement the asset approach 3. Receive resources and support from the Abundant Assets Alliance

Who Should be Involved?
Any staff or volunteers who want to hear specifics about how transformation is happening through the asset approach in YMCA communities across North America. Hold these dates from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. for the other sessions and topics: June 26, 2008: Asset-Rich YMCA Communities September 25, 2008: Assets and YMCA Programs December 11, 2008: Continuous Improvement Tools For more additional information and/or questions, please contact Sandra Harris at sandra.harris@ymca.net

or 312 419-8381.



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Camp Research
Sheds Light on Factors that Influence Youth Development

Participating in camp experiences has a positive impact on young people’s social skills, physical and thinking skills, positive identity, and positive values and spiritual growth, according to a summary of two studies by the American Camp Association (ACA) that is published in the October 2007 issue of Search Institute Insights & Evidence. To read the articleclick here.

Case Studies
YMCA Asset Development Case Studies

Below are examples through case studies of what YMCAs are doing in implementing the Developmental Assets ™ approach:

MVParents
Involved Parents are the Real Heros

All parents want their children to succeed. But knowing how to help them make smart choices and avoid pitfalls isn't always easy. That's where MVParents.com comes in. MVP Parents.

New-The Asset Messenger
A monthly newsletter created by the Center for Asset Development

Each month the Asset Messenger, Building Blocks for Healthy Development for ALL Young People, will be posted here. For the August newsletterclick here. For the back to school special issue newsletterclick here. .

6 Module Training for Implementing the Asset Approach
developed by Search Institute for the Abundant Assets Alliance

Now available is a 6 Module Training for Implementing the Asset approach. This CD may be requested by contacting YMCA of the USA. For a summary of the 6 Modules click here.

TOOLKIT
Asset Building Adult Engagement Toolkit

The Abundant Assets Alliance announces a new tool for YMCAs to use in helping adults to engage with youth. This kit, designed by Search Institute for YMCAs, can help you maximize your positive influence on kids, families, and your community. Included in the kit are ten simple sets of materials including posters, take-away cards and handouts. In addition, the toolkit contains a user-friendly training design and “discussion starters” to get staff members thinking about how they can engage other adults in young people’s lives. For a summary of the toolkit click here.

STATE of ASSET BUILDING in the YMCA MOVEMENT
Executive Summary and the Full Report

The YMCA of the USA commissioned Search Institute to provide a report on the state of Asset Building in the YMCA Movement. The YMCA of the USA provides an Executive Summary of Search Institue and the surveys conducted by Search Institute. click here. Also, available is the full report prepared by Search Institute for the YMCA of the USA. click here.