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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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Sparks Fair

Sparks Fair mimics the dynamics of a science fair and gives participants the opportunity to network with others to share their spark and learn about others’ sparks. Note: Participants should complete the What Makes You Happy? activity prior to this activity.

Planning and Preparation: Any number, as long as space allows for all participants to have space to present their spark.

Developmental Relationship Element: Expand Possibilities.

CASEL Competencies: communication, relationship skills.

Objectives: Build and strengthen relationships among participants. Build and strengthen relationships among participants and leaders. Deepen understanding of the element of Expand Possibilities

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Collaboration Rubric (E2E)

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Collaboration Rubric (E2E)

Learn more about enhancing collaboration and identify areas for improvement.

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REMS Survey

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From Connection to Opportunity: A Social Capital Building Toolkit for Youth Mentors

A collection of 13 activities designed to strengthen mentoring relationships and support mentors in building their mentees' social capital.