Having more assets can help children and teenagers...
• Cope and adapt when difficult things happen;
• Choose not to get involved in many different high-risk behaviors, such as alcohol and other drug use, violence, and premature sexual activity;
• Develop attitudes, skills, and abilities they need to be good friends, family members, citizens, workers, leaders, and contributors to society.

A focus on building assets helps families with children
and teenagers...
• Set priorities for how they spend their time together;
• Focus on building strengths before problems arise;
• Remember to pay attention to many different areas of a child's growth.

When adults of all ages get involved in asset building they...
• Develop new and lasting friendships with young people;
• Do something positive to address their interests and concerns about their community;
• Leave a positive mark on the lives of kids in their community.

Getting involved in asset building helps business and other
organizations because...
• It supports employees in both their parenting and their community involvement;
• Young people with more assets will be better prepared for the workplace;
• It's one way business or organization can show its commitment to the community.

Asset building helps communities and society because...
• Building strengths in children, youth, and families makes the community stronger, too;
• A community committed to supporting young people can attract new residents who are looking for a good place to raise children;
• The positive focus of asset building "rubs off" on all parts of community life, making everyone feel more positive and connected.