How Assets Help Youth Overcome Adversity

Youth can use Internal and External Assets during difficult times Adolescence is a time of profound change. Building internal and external assets gives young people the resources to deal with these challenges in a positive way. There is no single asset that helps us...

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?...
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...
The Power of Peer-Led Programs

The Power of Peer-Led Programs

The Midland Area Community Foundation Youth Action Council has awarded a $10,000 grant to The ROCK Center for Youth Development supporting the Midland County Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Program. P2P is a collaborative, student-led initiative focused on raising mental health...