Objective

To make safe connections with trusted adults.

Description of Tasks

Each youth gets a zipper bag with instructions, conversation cards, safety tips, and contact information card. Overview of instructions for youth:

1) Find a trusted adult to connect with.

2) Pick a card and ask the adult the question on the card. Then the adult asks you the second question on the card for a two-way conversation.

3) Write down the adults’ contact info on the contact card to connect in the future if needed.

4) Give the adult the card to talk with other youth in the community.

Example Content

Connection Card

Youth to adult: Tell me about a goal you accomplished. How did you achieve it? How did you feel?

Adult to youth: Share with me a goal you have. When do you set that goal? How will you achieve it?