Many people find it helpful to use a simple checklist to reflect on the assets young people experience. This checklist simplifies the asset list to help prompt conversation in families, organization and communities. NOTE: This checklist is not intended nor appropriate as a scientific or accurate measurement of developmental assets.

• 1. I receive high levels of love and support from family members.

• 2. I can go to parent(s)/guardian(s) for advice and support and have frequent, in-depth conversations with them.

• 3. I know some non-parent adults I can go to for advice and support.

• 4. My neighbors encourage and support me.

• 5. My school provides a caring, encouraging environment.

• 6. My parent(s) or guardian(s) help me succeed in school.

• 7. I feel valued by adults in my community.

• 8. I am given useful roles in my community.

• 9. I serve in the community one hour or more each week.

• 10. I feel safe at home, at school, and in the neighborhood.

• 11. My family sets standards for appropriate conduct and monitors my whereabouts.

• 12. My school has clear rules and consequences for behavior.

• 13. Neighbors take responsibility for monitoring my behavior.

• 14. Parent(s) and other adults model positive, responsible behavior.

• 15. My best friends model responsible behavior.

• 16. My parent(s)/guardian(s) and teachers encourage me to do well.

• 17. I spend three hours or more each week in lessons or practice in music, theater, or other arts.

• 18. I spend three hours or more each week in school or community sports, clubs, or organizations.

• 19. I spend one hour or more each week in religious services or participating in spiritual activities.

• 20. I go out with friends "with nothing special to do" two or fewer nights each week.

• 21. I want to do well in school.

• 22. I am actively engaged in learning.

• 23. I do an hour or more of homework each school day.

• 24. I care about my school.

• 25. I read for pleasure three or more hours each week.

• 26. I believe it is really important to help other people.

• 27. I want to help promote equality and reduce world poverty and hunger.

• 28. I can stand up for what I believe.

• 29. I tell the truth even when it’s not easy.

• 30. I can accept and take personal responsibility.

• 31. I believe it is important not to be sexually active or to use alcohol or other drugs.

• 32. I am good at planning ahead and making decisions.

• 33. I am good at making and keeping friends.

• 34. I know and am comfortable with people of different cultural/racial/ethnic backgrounds.

• 35. I can resist negative peer pressure and dangerous situations.

• 36. I try to resolve conflict nonviolently.

• 37. I believe I have control over many things that happen to me.

• 38. I feel good about myself.

• 39. I believe my life has a purpose.

• 40. I am optimistic about my future.