Video – “Based on three different out-of-school programs in three different states and settings, this video shows how to intentionally create and foster a developmentally-attentive environment, staff and program for young people. Inspirational and informative, this video offers first-hand accounts from program administrators, staff, volunteers, parents, community leaders and youth participants as well. The video highlights specific asset-building programs, practices and strategies that can be used to help motivate and strengthen any out-of-school program. Great tool for in service and new staff training.” – Publisher’s description Guidebook – “The companion to the inspirational and informative More Than Just a Place To Go video, this book encourages youth programs to integrate assets into their current programs. It profiles and uses examples from a variety of successful, yet distinctly different, youth programs: a faith-based city after-school program for 8th through 12th graders, a neighborhood multi-site activity program focused on learning opportunities, and an after-school YMCA tutorial program for 6- to 15-year-olds. Authored by veteran youth program professionals with years of experience in the field. Includes: – Supporting research behind assets and their proven, positive youth impact; – Celebration of programs’ strengths; – Examples of engaging staff and leadership in introducing and using assets; and – Ideas for becoming more intentional with asset building.” – Publisher’s description
