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Developmental Assets

40 Developmental Assets that
Infants & Toddlers Birth to 35 months
Need to Succeed

Support

	1.	Family life provides love and support.
	2.	Family communication is positive.
	3.	Parent(s) has support from other adults.
	4.	Child experiences caring neighbors.
	5.	Child is in caring environments outside the home.
	6.	Parent(s) helps child succeed when child is away from home.

Commitment to Learning

	21.	Family members are motivated to do well.
	22.	Family models engagement in learning and work.
	23.	Child has access to stimulating activities.
	24.	Parent(s) enjoys learning.
	25.	Child is read to daily.

Empowerment

	7.	Child is at the center of family life.
	8.	Child has a role in family life.
	9.	Parent(s) serves others.
	10.	Home and other settings are safe.

Positive Values

	26.	Parent(s) values and models caring.
	27.	Parent(s) values and models equality and social justice.
	28.	Parent(s)values and models integrity.
	29.	Parent(s) values and models honesty.
	30.	Parent(s) values and models responsibility.
	31.	Parent(s) values and models a healthy lifestyle.

Boundaries & Expectations

	11.	Family sets appropriate boundaries.
	12.	Out-of-home settings have clear boundaries.
	13.	Neighbors pay attention to child.
	14.	Adults model responsible behavior.
	15.	Child sees other children interact positively.
	16.	Parent(s) has realistic expectations.

Social Competencies

	32.	Parent(s) practices good planning and decision making.
	33.	Parent(s) interacts with others in positive ways.
	34.	Parent(s) is comfortable with diverse people.
	35.	Parent(s) models resistance skills.
	36.	Parent(s) models peaceful conflict resolution.

Constructive Use of Time

	17.	Child is exposed to creative activities.
	18.	Child is exposed to out-of-home activities.
	19.	Family participates in religious community.
	20.	Time at home is positive and supervised.

Positive Identity

	37.	Parent(s) has personal power and models coping skills.
	38.	Parent(s) creates an environment that nurtures self-esteem.
	39.	Parent(s) has a sense of purpose.
	40.	Parent(s) has a positive view of the future.

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