Third Places for Youth

Third places create a sense of community and belonging “Third Places” (sometimes called “Third Spaces”) have been a growing topic of interest following the closure of many public spaces in recent years. Third places are spaces outside of home...

How Community Support Transforms Youth Programs

Developmental Assets: Support and Empowerment Developmental Assets are identified by the Search Institute as the 40 building blocks all youth need to thrive. Did you know that a Caring Neighborhood and Community Valuing Youth are two of the 40 Developmental Assets?...

Sharing our Legacy

The ROCK Center for Youth Development has been building hope and resilience in youth for more than 20 years. At our Annual Dinner next week, we will have a chance to celebrate our rich history and dream boldly about the future we are building together.  The theme for...
What are Developmental Assets?

What are Developmental Assets?

The ROCK Center for Youth Development programs build assets in youth. But what are these assets? And how do they help teens our community? Assets Help Youth Thrive Developmental Assets are identified by the Search Institute as the 40 internal and external building...