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Why Relationships Matter and How to Get Started

Understand the foundations of developmental relationships and the power you have to strengthen those relationships for all young people to learn and grow.

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Tools to support everyone who works with young people — educators, youth program workers, schools and youth program leaders, and community members

Young people thrive when they experience a broader web of relationships, build strong relationships in a class or program, at home, and across your organization.

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Relationships are key across several disciplines including family systems, social and emotional development, social capital, and community development.

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Explore tools, frameworks, activities, guides, measures, and other research-based resources to build strong relationships with all young people.

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- Why Relationships Matter and How to Get Started
  
  Understand the foundations of developmental relationships and the power you have to strengthen those relationships for all young people to learn and grow.
- Resources Tailored to Your Role
  
  Tools to support everyone who works with young people — educators, youth program workers, schools and youth program leaders, and community members
- Resources Related to the Setting Where Relationships Take Place
  
  Young people thrive when they experience a broader web of relationships, build strong relationships in a class or program, at home, and across your organization.
- Resources on Key Topics
  
  Relationships are key across several disciplines including family systems, social and emotional development, social capital, and community development.
- Resources in Your Favorite Format
  
  Explore tools, frameworks, activities, guides, measures, and other research-based resources to build strong relationships with all young people.
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Focus Group Guide

Gather information about what your students think needs to happen, needs to stop happening, and needs to keep happening in your class.

A focus group is a user-centered approach that can be used to understand the perspectives and experiences of young people. This protocol will help you dig deep with young people to better understand their experiences. Additionally, this tool can help your organization better understand how you support young people’s social capital development and if there are programmatic improvements you can make to further support young people.

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