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We envision an asset rich community where all youth have the resources and opportunity to achieve their full potential – to become literate, secure and prepared for a productive adulthood and contribute to their community.

Ultimate Outcome: Children Grow into Successful Adults

Ultimate Indicator: Percent with a high school diploma and/or equivalency

Contributing Indicators:

Percent of youth achieving grade-level proficiency in math and reading.

Percent of youth involved in or associated with the juvenile justice system.

Percent of youth contributing to their community through volunteerism

Overarching Platform for Youth Investments:

Developmental Assets® Search Institute of Minneapolis.

All programs must focus on at least 1 asset – external or internal.

Investment Priorities:

• To provide a safe environment and stable support systems for youth at risk of or experiencing homelessness, violence, or involved with the legal system.

• To promote successful learning with an emphasis on development of learning skills, literacy, achievement of graduation requirements and vocational opportunities

• To promote a healthy lifestyle that includes physical activity and proper nutrition, freedom from illicit drugs, and non-abusive relationship skills.

• To promote community involvement through volunteerism.
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