The Clarkston Coalition for Youth solidly supports the 40 Development Asset framework developed by the Search Institute.

What are Developmental Assets?

Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets are concrete, common sense, positive experiences and qualities essential to raising successful young people.

Two ultimate resources to learn more about the 40 Developmental Assets:

Search Institute
MVParents

Click below for the age appropriate listing of the 40 developmental assets every child needs during the first two decades of life to reach their fullest potential.

40 Developmental Assets for Early Childhood
40 Developmental Assets for Middle Childhood
40 Developmental Assets for Adolescents

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