Your Presenters
- Heather Wells, MSW, Butler County Family and Children First Council, Director
- Lori Higgins, MEd, LSW, OCPS II Envision Partnerships, CEO
The Asset Builders’ Network is a Butler County initiative with the vision that “All of Butler County will intentionally build assets in youth.”
For more information about the Butler County Asset Builders’ Network, or to request a speaker for your organization, contact Heather Wells at the Butler County Family & Children First Council. 513-887-5534 wellsh@bcesc.org
Everyone's an Asset Builder
Research by the Search Institute has shown there are 40 Developmental AssetsŪ that all young people need to succeed. Developmental AssetsŪ are common sense, positive experiences and qualities that help influence choices young people make and help them become caring, responsible adults. Studies consistently show that the more assets young people have, the less likely they are to engage in a wide range of high-risk behaviors and the more likely they are to thrive. The average young person experiences fewer than half of the 40 assets. Boys experience three fewer assets than girls (17.2 assets for boys vs. 19.9 for girls).
Developmental AssetsŪ have many sources, including adult influence, peer influence, families, neighborhoods, congregations, schools, and youth organizations.
So how can you build assets in today’s youth?
Come to this FREE half-day introductory seminar to learn practical, meaningful ways to intentionally impact youth and build assets everyday in your personal and professional life.
Who should attend? Anyone interested in making Butler County a place where youth can grow into successful adults! Employers, parents/caregivers, community leaders, educators, coaches, volunteers, you!
Cost: FREE (You must register for the event)
CEUs: 3.25 Social Work / Counselor CEUs are provided by the Butler County Educational Service Center approved & awarded by the Ohio Counselor and Social Worker Board Approval RSX050901 & RCX051001.
Breakfast and registration will begin at 8:00am with the workshop starting at 8:30am.
To learn more about the Search Institute’s 40 Developmental AssetsŪ visit www.search-institute.org
