What We Do
The Amherst Youth & Community Coalition (formerly Amherst Task Force for Healthy Community/Healthy Youth) is a diverse group of community leaders, educators, parents and citizens who collaborate to support positive youth development efforts throughout the Town of Amherst. Our group meets monthly to discuss issues, make decisions and take action to support asset development.
Search Institute Survey Initiative
Search Institute has identified 40 positive supports and strengths that young people need to succeed. Half of the assets focus on the relationships and opportunities they need in their families, schools, and communities (external assets). The remaining assets focus on the social-emotional strengths, values, and commitments that are nurtured within young people (internal assets).
View the 2022 Amherst Executive Summary here.
