What Is Youth Development?
Concept:
A process by which all young people seek ways to meet their basic physical and social needs and to build competencies (knowledge and skills) necessary to succeed in adolescence and adulthood.
Practice:
An approach to working with young people that intentionally helps youth meet developmental needs, builds their capacity, and provides relationships and connections needed for their success.
The youth development approach is based on over 40 years of research in the youth development asset development and resiliency fields.
Youth Development Principles:
Youth Development Resources:
Click here for additional websites and tools related to Youth Development.
For more information about youth development initiatives, please contact a YDN team member by calling 916.566.1652 or via email.
Concept:
A process by which all young people seek ways to meet their basic physical and social needs and to build competencies (knowledge and skills) necessary to succeed in adolescence and adulthood.
Practice:
An approach to working with young people that intentionally helps youth meet developmental needs, builds their capacity, and provides relationships and connections needed for their success.
The youth development approach is based on over 40 years of research in the youth development asset development and resiliency fields.
Youth Development Principles:
- Problem free is not fully prepared
- Single focus strategies don’t work
- Development happens across all settings
- All young people need the same supports and opportunities
- Youth should not be viewed as service recipients
- Youth engagement and high levels of participation are important
Youth Development Resources:
Click here for additional websites and tools related to Youth Development.
For more information about youth development initiatives, please contact a YDN team member by calling 916.566.1652 or via email.
