How can we help build more assets in our youth?
Parents:
- Model and talk about the values & priorities you wish to pass on to your children.
- Become active in your children's education through school activities, monitoring homework, and having conversations about school and learning.
- Eat at least one meal together every day. Know where your children are, who they are with, and that their activities are alcohol and drug free.
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Young People:
- Help a neighbor with their yard work or volunteer at your school or church.
- Choose one way to build a relationship with a child through baby-sitting, playing catch with a child in the neighborhood, or by volunteering as an assistant coach.
- Write a note to (or call) one of the main asset builders in your life to thank them.
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Community:
- Learn the names of all children and teenagers who live near you or work in shops or community centers you frequent. Greet them by name.
- Take time to play with or talk with young people who live or work near you.
- Build at least one sustained, caring relationship with a child or adolescent either informally or through a mentoring program.
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Churches:
- Sponsor a support group for youth who face particular difficulties such as parent's divorce, violence, etc.
- Intentionally foster intergenerational relationships by providing activities for all ages within the congregation.
- Offer parent education on a regular basis as part of the congregation's educational programs.
- Offer your facilities for community youth activities.
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Schools:
- Encourage all students to do well in school.
- Train teachers, support staff, administrators, and other school staff in their role in asset building.
- Involve youth in leadership roles and meaningful governance activities.
- Set high, clear, and fair expectations for student achievement and behavior.
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Youth Organizations:
- Involve youth in leadership and program planning.
- Provide a range of structured activities for youth with diverse interests and needs.
- Provide opportunities where young people feel supported and safe.
- Get organizations to work together for youth, rather than competing against each other.
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For More Information
If you would like to join our community effort and help build assets in
our youth, call the Marquette-Alger Youth Foundation
and/or the Marquette-Alger Alliance for Youth.
Both organizations are located at 307 South Front St., Marquette,
MI 49855. Phone:(906)228-8919 Fax:(906)228-7712
Copyright©2003 by the Great Lakes Center for Youth Development except where noted Contact Judy Watson-Olson or Karen Thompson at (906)228-8919 with questions/comments Some information on this site is produced by other sources, see bibliography for source This page was last updated on Sunday, February 05th, 2012 
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