Asset mapping is a process that helps communities think broadly about the individuals, groups, services, and interventions that support youth and families and allow them to thrive. Planning processes often start by identifying deficits and problems. By starting with a strength-based approach, communities can identify well-known and sometimes hidden potential for solutions.
The process requires participation by all members of the community, particularly those who are consumers of services and are often not at formal decision-making tables. There are many different models and approaches to asset mapping across disciplines.
This resource is designed to help you identify which approach is best for your community based on your resources and capacity. The list provided in this resource is not all-inclusive as many jurisdictions have developed their own approaches.