Become an Asset Builder.

Most people think of assets in terms of property or financial resources. Developmental assets are the positive relationships, opportunities, values and skills that young people need to grow up caring and responsible. Search Institute identified the 40 developmental assets as the essential building blocks of healthy child and youth development - including adult role models, positive peer influence, caring school climates and a sense that community values youth. With input from diverse community members, Project Cornerstone has added a 41st asset “positive cultural identity" to the framework we use.

Search Institute's research shows that youth need 31 or more of the 41 assets to thrive. Our 2004-2005 Survey Data shows Santa Clara County youth have an average of 18.8 assets. Each of us has the power to make a difference by being asset builders for children and youth.