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40 Ways Your City Cal ETERNAL ASSETS Asset Name / Definition Family support Family life provides high levels of love and support. Positive family communication Young person and her or his parent(s) communicate positively, and young person is willing to seek parent(s) advice and counsel. Other adult relationships Young person receives support from three or more nonparent adults. Caring neighborhood Young person experiences caring neighbors. Caring school climate School provides a caring, encouraging environment. Parent involvement in schooling Parent(s) are actively involved in helping young person succeed in school. Ideas For City Government Create personnel policies that are family friendly. When children call the office, make it a priority that employees receive the call. Publicly recognize students for a variety of accomplishments (e.g., volunteering). Present awards at council meetings. Strengthen neighborhood watch and other neighborhood programs. Encourage city employees to mentor during the work day at a local school. Allow employees to volunteer time at schools. Community values youth Young person perceives that adults in the community value youth. Youth as resources Young people are given useful roles in the community. Service to others Young person serves in 10 Safety Young person feels safe at home, school and in the neighborhood. e community one hour or more per week. Host family and youth celebrations or programs that include residents as well as employees and their children. Hire students when appropriate (e.g., election judges) and show interest in their development. Hire students to create and update city Web and cable pages. Create community task force groups that involve decision - making by youth. Promote neighborhood block clubs, DARE, Safety Camp, and other fire and police programs. 2 13 14 15 6 17 18 19 20 Family boundaries Family has clear rules and consequences, and monitors the young person's whereabouts. School boundaries School provides clear rules and consequences. Neighborhood boundaries Neighbors take responsibility for monitoring young;,. people's behavior. Adult role models Parent(s) and other adults model positive, responsible. behavior. Positive peer influence Young person's best friends model responsible behavior. High expectations Both parent(s) and teachers encourage the young person to do well. Enforce curfew laws. Work with the school district to provide parenting tips in the city's newsletter. Create strong neighborhood bonds. Provide activities that include getting to know neighbors. Enforce laws prohibiting the sale of tobacco and liquor to underage persons. Promote youth volunteer activities within the city. Encourage youth participation on city committees. Regularly recognize those students who excel in various areas. Creative activities Young person spends three or more hours per week in lessons or practice in music, theater, or other arts. Youth programs Young person spends three or more hours per week in sports, clubs, or organizations at school and /or in community organizations. Religious community Young person spends one or more hours per week in activities in a religious institution. Utilize local talent (youth orchestra, jazz and other youth bands, theater) at city functions. Inform employees of the local youth clubs in the area that accept charitable donations and partake in fundraisers. Budget to support youth asset development. Post congregational activities that involve youth on government cable channel and other bulletin boards. Time at home Limit the number of night meetings employees Young person is out with friends "with nothing special to do," need to attend. Reinforce the importance of two or fewer nights per week. Page 1 04 spending time at home.