The principles of intentionally building development assets in our young people, as defined by The Search Institute in their HC•HY developmental assets framework was first embraced by The Partnership's leaders in 2000.

Numerous local HC•HY activities have been undertaken as programs or events since that time and are archived on this site for easy reference.  We appreciate the work done by our partner organizations in that regard.

In its 2006 Strategic Plan, The Partnership determined that "HC•HY Developmental Asset Building will be a standing goal of all activities, regardless of Core Health Improvement Area, audience, or age group." In other words, our organization has made a commitment to integrate developmental asset building activities in all of our community health improvement area efforts.  We remain committed to the philosophy, continue to assure our staff are well oriented by sending at least one staff member to the annual national HC•HY conference, and recognize the work of local partners in advancing developmental asset building efforts with our local youth.

HC•HY motivates and equips individuals and organizations to work together in nurturing competent, caring, and responsible young people. This positive development is supported by the developmental assets framework consisting of 40 building blocks that all youth need to become healthy, caring adults. On average, young people in the United States experience only 18 of the 40 assets.

HC•HY is developed by The Search Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Partnership is one of over 450 registered HC•HY initiatives.  To learn more about The Search Institute research and their many available resources, visit www.search-institute.org.