The Search Institute

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Summary:

The Search Institute believes that faith communities--including churches, mosques, synagogues, temples, and other places of worship--have tremendous potential for building assets and nurturing the healthy development of young people.  The Search Institute offers information, resources, and training sessions to help FBOs and congregations in their work with youth. Training topics, for example, include: Youth, Money, and Assets, Service-Learning, Youth Leadership and Youth Empowerment in Your Community.  The Search Institute has a variety of printed resources available for online purchase.

Why does FASTEN recommend this resource?

Search Institute’s unique approach to youth development, focusing on strategic assets youth need in their lives to flourish, offers FBOs a new way of looking at their programs. The asset-based approach is positive and transformative. The web site provides information, tools, the opportunity to sign up for a free newsletter, and links to other helpful organizations.