Helping out and Staying Safe: The Empowerment Assets

Want to feel valued and appreciated by grown-ups-even though you're "just a kid"?

Have a say in more decisions at home and in your community?

Help other people and make a difference?

Feel safer at home, at school, and in your neighbourhood?

Having empowerment means feeling important, cared for, and safe. Knowing that you matter in the world. And believing that you're somebody, not a nobody. This book helps you add empowerment to your life. Introduces and describes the four Empowerment Assets: Community Values Children, Children as Resources, Service to Others, and Safety. Each asset is clearly defined and introduced by a story. Stories tell about kids who are doing this for themselves or a friend. In between are ideas for you to try - at home, at school, in your neighbourhood, in your community, and with your friends. Some are quick and easy, and some take time. Some you can do alone, and some you'll want to do with other people. Pick one idea and start today. Add the empowernent you need!