The 40 Developmental Assets are broken down into 8 categories:
External Asset Categories
Support
Empowerment
Boundaries & Expectations
Constructive Use of Time
Internal Asset Categories
Commitment to Learning
Positive Values
Social Competencies
Positive Identity
Assets in Action
A Community Building Project of the Los Alamos Chamber of CommerceThe Assets in Action program of the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce uses the Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets approach in a project to educate and engage the community around the common goal of building, “Healthy Communities, Healthy Youth.”
The Search Institute’s 40 Developmental Assets are concrete, common sense, positive experiences and qualities essential to raising successful young people. These assets have the power during critical adolescent years to influence choices young people make and help them become caring, responsible adults.
Assets in Action Community Awards
Submit your nomination(s) any time - make as many submission as you choose
SPARKS!
What is your "Spark" and are you willing to teach it to others? Do you like baking, computers photography, plants or science? Can you teach on the topics of holiday customs or traditions, military service or history?Assets In Action is looking for people that can be an Asset to the community by offering free presentations to school students, senior citizens or the community. Please fill out the form by clicking here. Feel free to call us with any questions at 661-4846.
The Assets in Action program is being developed with the support of the Los Alamos Juvenile Justice Advisory Board (JJAB)
The following businesses are supporting Assets In Action by providing information for residents in our community:
Los Alamos Monitor
The Los Alamos Monitor presents weekly tips on each Asset within the eight categories.
KRSN (AM 1490)
Our local radio station runs weekly Assets in Action spots to enlighten parents on tips and tools to connect with kids.
Los Alamos National Bank
LANB supports Asset Building within the community by featuring weekly assets on their drive thru teller screens.
PAC-8
Our community access channel, televised on Comcast channel 8 features weekly displays to provide community education on Assets.
Search-Institute
The Search Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota is the one stop shop for all information on the 40 developmental Assets. You can view their website at www.search-institute.org.
The Los Alamos Monitor presents weekly tips on each Asset within the eight categories.
KRSN (AM 1490)
Our local radio station runs weekly Assets in Action spots to enlighten parents on tips and tools to connect with kids.
Los Alamos National Bank
LANB supports Asset Building within the community by featuring weekly assets on their drive thru teller screens.
PAC-8
Our community access channel, televised on Comcast channel 8 features weekly displays to provide community education on Assets.
Search-Institute
The Search Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota is the one stop shop for all information on the 40 developmental Assets. You can view their website at www.search-institute.org.