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The Five C's
Empowering Young Minds
Our program is based on the 5 C's articulated by Richard Lerner, a professor or Human Development at Tufts University, and other researchers who have been active in the field of Youth Development. The 5 C's, along with the 6th C of Contribution all comprise the Positive Youth Development Model, a model that emphasizes the developmental potential of youth. When implemented in youth programs, the positive youth development model directs youth to be positive beings in their community and schools.
Character - the qualities or traits associated with an individual.
Confidence - A state corresponding to a high degree of certainty about one’s abilities or qualities.
Caring - the act of having or the ability to have sympathy and empathy for other individuals.
Connection - multidirectional linkage between people, things, or ideas resulting in a community and the formation of relationships.
Competence - Skills or abilities to do something successfully. This can be categorized as social, academic, cognitive, or vocational competence.
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