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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!