YADI
The Salvation Army and the Search Institute have a partnership known as the Youth Asset Development Initiative (YADI). Each month the Kroc Center will focus on one special asset with the Boys & Girls Club members. The Asset will be taught in all of the existing programs through art, interactive games/ activities and guest speakers.
40 Developmental Assets (5-9 years old)
40 Developmental Assets (8-12 years old)
2021 Y.A.D.I ASSETS
JANUARY – PLANNING AND DECISION MAKING
#32. Child thinks about decisions and is usually happy with results of her or his decisions.
FEBRUARY – EQUALITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
#27. Parent(s) tell the child it is important to speak up for equal rights for all people.
MARCH – SAFETY
#10. Child feels safe at home, at school, and in his or her neighborhood.
APRIL – POSITIVE PEER INFLUENCE
#15. Child’s closest friends model positive, responsible behavior.
MAY – RESPONSIBILITY
#30. Parent(s) tell the child it is important to accept personal responsibility for behavior.
JUNE – PEACEFUL CONFLICT RESOLUTION
#36. Child seeks to resolve conflict nonviolently.
JULY – READING FOR PLEASURE
#25. Child enjoys and engages in reading for fun most days of the week.
AUGUST – CARING
#26. Parent(s) tell the child it is important to help other people.
SEPTEMBER – ACHIEVEMENT MOTIVATION
#21. Child is motivated and strives to do well in school.
OCTOBER – RESISTANCE SKILLS
#35. Child can stay away from people who are likely to get her or him in trouble and is able to say no to doing wrong dangerous things.
NOVEMBER – INTERPERSONAL COMPETENCE
#33. Child cares about and is affected by other people’s feelings, enjoys making friends, and, when frustrated or angry, tries to calm her- or himself.
DECEMBER – SERVICE TO OTHERS
#9. Child has opportunities to help others in the community.
