**Question Why is part of the TRU Movement and is funded by the Health and Wellness Trust Fund.

If you are a young person reading this, consider the sources of the information you seek online.  Not all internet sites are created equal.

If you are an adult reading this, feel free to use the hints given in this article to enhance your chances of getting more accurate info to your intended youth readers.  If you don’t know about how to do something, ask one of the youth in your life to help you.

http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/nov2008/tc20081118_877679.htm

We found a snazzy resource that does a good job of explaining what youth need and how adults can take action to provide it to them.

The 40 Developmental Assets are a key list that is often used in public schools and other reputable programs to improve youth development. It’s not as difficult as it may seem. Check it out!

Search Institute: What Youth Need and How to Give It to Them
http://www.search-institute.org/content/40-developmental-assets-adolescents-ages-12-18

Youth Empowered Solutions received the Excellence in Community Outreach Award at the 2008 American Lung Association of the Atlantic Coast Awards Recognition Banquet on Sept. 19, 2008.

Among those honored were NC Representatives Jennifer Weiss, Martha Alexander, Rick Glazier, Hugh Holliman and NC Senator William PurcellYES! Board Member, Sherry Heuser, YES! Executive Director Bronwyn Lucas and YES! graduated Youth Leader, Lee Storrow.

Awards were presented by William Fulkerson, Jr. MD, Chiar of the NC Leadership Board of ALA Melina Davis-Martin, President & CEO of ALA of Atlantic Coast.

YOU TUBE TEEN CHOICE AWARDS LINK