Social Capital is a Web of Support
Positive relationships can have a larger impact on a young person's path toward thriving when they have not one, but a web of multiple supportive relationships in their lives. This web can support youth by connecting them to opportunities, valuable resources, and new connections.
This video helps illustrate what social capital is. This video is also used on the Why Relationships Matter activity found in Module 3 to help your Little better understand the importance of relationships and social capital.
Benefits of Youth Social Capital
Youth who report higher levels of social capital including stronger and more diverse webs of support, tend to also report:
Greater progress toward life goals
Higher levels of confidence and self-efficacy toward reaching goals
A greater commitment to helping others including peers
How to Get Started?
For more tips on introducing this Toolkit and its purpose to your Little, check out the SoCAP Builder Toolkit User Guide.
