If the only tool in my toolbox is a hammer, then everything looks like a nail. A comprehensive Youth Ministry requires a multi-faceted approach that reaches into many areas of the community to produce healthy, balanced youth. Come evaluate your tool collection and determine how to connect with other "contractors" to best develop a well rounded young person.

1. UYWI Asset Approach to Youth Development Bienvenue Welcome Entre ‘ sup! Ya’ll come on in! Horale, ese! Q-vo-le (lean back)

2. The Key is to: Promote the POSITIVE! Don’t always try to do Problem Solving Asset Building is about RELATIONSHIPS

4. Some of the basics are: 1. Learn more about the 40 Developmental Assets. 2. Share the message of asset building. 3. Gather together a group of people including youth who are willing to go deeper with assets. Building Assets In Your Community

5. The Power of Assets Research Findings Promoting Positive Behaviors and Attitudes Protecting Youth from High-Risk Behaviors

6. Title Page: The Asset Approach The Asset Approach Giving kids what they need to Succeed!

7. Support-1 Support

8. Support-2 Support

9. Emppowerment-1 EmPOWERment

10. Empowerment-2 EmPOWERment

11. Boundaries-1 Boundaries & Expectations

12. Boundaries-2 Boundaries & Expectations

13. Constructive Use of Time-1 Constructive Use of Time

14. Commitment to Learning Commitment to Learning

15. Positive Values Positive Values

16. Social Competencies Social Competencies Labeled

17. Positive Identity Positive Identity

19. Muchos Thank Yous Muchos Thank Yous for what YOU do! Resources available at: http://www.search-institute.org

20. 40 Asset Toolbox UYWI ‘08 Living the Legacy 1. ______________ 2. ____________ 3. ____________ 4. ____________ 5. ____________ 6. ____________ 7. ____________ 8. ____________ 9. ____________ 10. ___________ 11. ___________ R. Max Torres