Resources and Tips

Books & Reference Guides

Building Youth donated a full set of Search Institute asset books to the Bernards Township Library.

Building Youth Brochure

This brochure is provided at most Building Youth outreach activities.  It explains our mission, lists the 40 Developmental Assets, and provides ideas on how to get involved.  Please contact Building Youth if you would like multiple copies for your group or own asset activity.

Other Asset-Building Organizations and Web sites

Find out what others in your area — or around the country are doing to build assets!

• Asset Communities-Search Institute
• Positively Speaking - Building Assets In Your Kids
• Character Counts

The 40 Developmental Assets™

Here is a list of the assets for adolescents.  Check out the Search Institute web site for lists of assets, additional resources, and more specific information.