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Explore free research-based tools, activities, measures and more so you can build lasting relationships where young people thrive.

Our goal is not just to study developmental relationships. Now that we understand how important they are, we want to increase the number of young people who experience them. And you have a key role in making that happen. That is why we are sharing these important resources with you.

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Why Relationships Matter

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They Shape Who We Are

They Shape Who We Are is a five-minute video introducing Search Institute's work with five partner organizations that wanted to strengthen relationships with young people.

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Developmental Relationships Framework

The developmental relationships framework identifies five strategies to strengthen and deepen the relationships that help young people grow and thrive.

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The Rooted in Relationships Model

The Rooted in Relationships model outlines conditions that help organizations & programs focus on the developmental relationships young people need to succeed.

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Resources Tailored to Your Role

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Youth Program Leaders

Learn how to be highly effective in deepening and strengthening relationships with all young people in your program.

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Parenting Adults

Explore tools and resources for strengthening family relationships.

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Teachers

Boost student engagement by enhancing developmental relationships in your class.

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School/Youth Program Staff

Learn how to build strong relationships at your school or program.

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School/Youth Organization Leaders

Explore actions and strategies to build developmental relationships as a practice across your organization to become relationship-rich.

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District Leaders

Discover the conditions needed to help your district focus on the developmental relationships young people need to succeed.

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Resources on Key Topics

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Social & Emotional Development

Get insights and tools to practice a variety of relational skills and strengthen social and emotional competencies.

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Building Relationships & Social Capital

Keep pace with the latest strategies, tools, and metrics that build and strengthen youth networks.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Explore research and resources to create intentional, inclusive, and equitable spaces for all youth.

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Engaging Families

Cultivate relationships with, within, and among families.

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Resources for Where Relationships Are Built

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In the Classroom

Build strong developmental relationships during the school day.

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At School

Create strong relationships within a school program.

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Out-of-school Time Program

Discover the power of relationships within out-of-school time programs.

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Faith-based Program

Explore how to reframe developmental relationships at your faith-based program.

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At Home

Find out how young people benefit from developmental relationships within families.

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Across the Organization

Discover how to create relationship-rich organizations.

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