The Arlington Partnership for Children, Youth & Families

Arlington, a community where all young people and families are valued, supported and empowered.

Developmental Assets = Good Things in Kids’ Lives

THE WORLD ACCORDING TO

OUR KIDS!

How many developmental assets do you think our kids have?

More Assets = Fewer Risky Behaviors

NUMBER OF ASSETS

What does that mean?

10%

43%

38%

9%

At Risk (0-10 Assets)

Vulnerable (11-20 Assets)

Adequate (21-30 Assets)

Optimal (31-40 Assets)

Percent of Arlington Youth

Level of AssetsArlington Youth (Grades 8, 10, & 12): 2012 Assets Survey

71% are motivated to do well in school

70% have love & support

73%

of our kids have an optimistic view their future

YRBS

Only 10% report smoking cigarettes in the past 30 days.

YRBS

13% report smoking marijuana in the past 30 days.

24% is the average # of high school kids who report drinking an

alcoholic beverage in the past 30 days.

That number jumps to 43% for our high school seniors

YRBS31% report having tried any type of illegal drug.

14% are being offered or sold drugs at school

20% report being bullied in the past year

Cultural Competence

54%

Interpersonal Competence

44%

Positive Peer Relationships

61%

Why do we want to increase the number of Assets?

More Assets = Fewer Risky Behaviors

WHAT THE WE CAN DO

What is surprising to you?

What is the most concerning?

What do you want to learn more about?

Thank you!