 EMPOWERMENT Feeling valued and appreciated is important to all of us. For young people, this means feeling safe and believing they’re liked and respected. These feelings can go a long way toward empowering children and youth. Providing opportunities and recognizing accomplishments helps young people build self-esteem. This in turn, gives them the confidence to share their ideas, knowledge, and creativity by volunteering and working in paid jobs. By paying attention to young people, you show that you value them. There are 4 developmental assets for Empowerment:  Community Values Youth: Young person perceives that adults in the community value youth. Read the Community Values Youth Newsletter (PDF 128k)
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