Recognize an Asset-Builder

The Northern Kentucky Health Department would like to recognize individuals and organizations that are making a difference in the lives of youth. Using the 40 Developmental Assets framework from the Search Institute, we are taking a closer look at those who are giving kids the “building blocks” they need to succeed, by building the 40 assets. 

We believe that each individual has the power to help, heal, support, challenge or change the life of another.  Many people are already taking this task seriously and we want to know about it. Fill out a nomination form and mail it in!  We want to thank those people and send them a token of appreciation!

We are looking for “Power of 1” actions and need help identifying those that we might not know about.  Spread the word through coalitions, your church, schools, and businesses.  Everyone can build assets!

For healthy development to occur for all children and youth, we need to rebuild communities where people and organizations feel connected, engaged, responsible, and committed to young people. In order to do this some essential shifts in thinking need to happen. An asset builder is someone who understands these “shifts” and makes a practice out of living them out. 

 What does as asset builder look like?  Someone who:

• Sees children and youth are resources (not absorbing resources)
• Focuses on positives and possibilities (not problems)
• Respects youth as actors in their own development (not objects in a program)
• Is proactive about building strengths (not reactionary to problems)
• Focuses on all children and adolescents (not just “troubled” kids)
• Works cooperatively (not competitively) with other agencies and sectors
• Has hope (not despair)

View the nomination form (Note: The file is in PDF form. Adobe Acrobat is required to open it.)

Learn more about The Grant County Fiscal Court's Power of 1 program.