What is PYD?

Positive Youth Development is about helping kids develop PERSONAL and SOCIAL skills to make it possible for them to overcome their barriers.  

Six Principles- Basic to ALL Youth Development

•     The goal is more than prevention.

•     The process is enduring, comprehensive, and engages youth.

•     Strategies go beyond the basics.

•     Youth development happens everywhere.

•     Vision is required, not just coordination.

•     All youth are developing... all youth are valued.

For more information on Positive Youth Development, please contact Karen Schoonmaker at kschoonm@gw.neric.org or 464-3950.

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