Before moving into a more indepth treatment of asset mapping, we wish to offer an. Asset mapping is an effective tool for understanding the wealth of talent and resources that exists in each communityeven those with small populations or suffering from poverty and economic distress. Once community strengths and resources are inventoried and depicted in a map, you can more easily think about how to build on these assets to address community needs and improve health. Notethe names of those who live in the community in which you serve who can inform your. In participatory asset mapping, community members specifically identify community assets. Participatory asset mapping toolkit community science. Community resource mapping is best noted as a systembuilding process used by many different groups at many different stages in order to align resources and policies in relation to specifi c system goals, strategies, and expected outcomes. The process of cataloging the resources of a community asset mapping is the process of cataloging the resources of a community. The asset mapping handbook came out of a 2002 canadian national rural conference that focused specifically on community capacity building. School community asset mapping scam creates a collective inventory of the positive and valued aspects of a community by identifying the places, institutions, programs, and people that contribute to making our communities great places to learn and live. Asset mapping can be a starting point for various initiatives, as illustrated in the diagram below.
Introduction to asset mapping kretzmann and mcknight 2003 every single person has capacities, abilities and gifts. Congregational asset mapping experience the personal asset starter gives you a taste of asset mapping at an individual level. You could draw a community asset map that identifies school dropout prevention, tutoring. Participatory a short guide asset mapping to community. Goal of community asset mapping community asset mapping is a positive approach to building strong communities. Users are encouraged to make a financial donation to support the service through the website. Using the principles of assetbased community development and asset mapping we can help create powerful community partnerships to build healthier, safer and stronger neighborhoods and communities. Community asset mapping sounds like a good way to begin analyzing and building political power within a community using design and graphics. Assets are the things that are important to the members of the community people, things, services, resources, and connections and that the community wants to keep, sustain, and build upon. Those things could be emphasized and promoted these are assets that are ideal for advancing them.
In part one of this activity, youth will create maps of their communities that highlight locations and activities that are significant to them, their family and neighbors. Assets may include expertise, networks or relationships. Asset based community development asset mapping clear impact. Federal government computer system intended to be solely accessed by individual users expressly authorized to access the system by the u. Living a good life depends on whether those capacities can be used, abilities expressed and gifts given. Asset mapping is a method that focuses on the fundamental belief in resourcebased community development. The rural advantage asset mapping is a process that works in both rural and small town canada. An introduction to community asset mapping compassionate schools summer symposium july 27, 2017 tirzah spencer, phd, mph natasha williams, mpamhr. Community capacity building supports a way of thinking that will add value to the social, economic, and human resources that exist in. Introduction to assetmapping kretzmann and mcknight 2003. Communityengaged mapping event, to host an event or activity.
Participatory a short guide asset mapping to community based. Communitybased organizations can use the concepts, methods, and tools provided, such as the communityengaged mapping facilitation guide and guide to planning a communityengaged mapping event, to host an event or activity that collects knowledge and experiences. Community tool box tools to change our world a wide range of community development, planning and facilitation techniques and resources. Mapping community assets workbook by diane dorfman. What does doing asset mapping with other people look and feel like. Community asset mapping is a positive approach to building strong communities. Notethe names of those who live in the community in which you serve who can inform your project. The longterm development of a community rests on its ability to uncover and build on the strengths and assets of its people, institutions, and informal organizations. Asset mapping reveals and explores those resources and assets. A short guide to community based participatory action research 6 often, the work of cbos centers on a specific geographic community that can be defined by. Making and sharing digital community asset maps using. It is the capacities of local people and their associations that build powerful communities.
To collect data in order to create a map of community assets and resources within a defined area. Mapping community assets workbook depaul university. Asset mapping is a positive method of redeveloping communities which begins with a strengthbased approach. Community asset mapping is a great tool for looking at your potential partnerships, markets, audiences, and more. Using the principles of asset based community development and asset mapping we can help create powerful community partnerships to build healthier, safer and stronger neighborhoods and communities. If you answered yes to any of the questions above, participatory asset mapping can provide critical research. Introduction to assetmapping kretzmann and mcknight 2003 every single person has capacities, abilities and gifts. A community map highlights people, physical structures, organizations, and institutions that can be utilized to create a meaningful service. A community map highlights people, physical structures, organizations, and institutions.
Identifying and mapping assets in your community can be easier than you think. Pdf on apr 2, 2014, elizabeth lightfoot and others published asset mapping as a research tool for communitybased participatory. Asset mapping unc gillings school of global public health. Unlocking your communitys hidden strengths a guidebook to community assetmapping about the alabama youth justice alli ance the ayja is consortium of advocates, organizations, groups and families dedicated to ensuring that alabamas youth have the tools and opportunities to grow into healthy, responsible and productive adults. Gathering this data also provides an opportunity to engage other community systems as. Susan jakes and jacqueline murphy miller asset based community development is an updated version of a time honored concept for building community capacity. Abcd and asset mapping is discover, ask and connect. Pdf asset mapping as a research tool for communitybased. Asset mapping purpose asset mapping provides information about the strengths and resources of a community and can help uncover solutions.
Listindividuals who live outside the community in which you serve but may have interest in what youare doing. Asset mapping with youth a community environmental inventory. Community asset mapping is a capacityfocused way of redeveloping devastated communities. Asset based community development this document was created for the cultivatenc program by dr. Asset mapping community research community research lab toolbox community research lab toolbox a toolkit a program of december 2011 a short guide to community.
Rural areas are very diverse and have assets that vary widely across the country and its regions. By knowing your resourcesassets, you can develop goals and. Chapter 8 is all about community asset mapping, including details about how to identify community assets and resources, and how to engage them in the community change effort. List existing strengths and assets that contribute to achieving the target goal. Community asset mapping can be a crucial component for forging meaningful and useful partnerships between health systems and communities. The community mapping toolkit asset based community development 5 asset based community development whether or not you are familiar with asset based community development, it is an easy concept to understand. Community resource mapping is sometimes referred to as asset mapping or environmental scanning. You have now begun to map your community as a collection of assets,as a positive,useful resource. The goal is to identify and utilize assets to better the community rather than to focus only on problems and needs. Second, we discuss the role that community asset mapping can play in promoting the type of community development that is concerned with engaging local people in community enhancement efforts. It is founded in a livelihoods approach so asks you to determine your natural, physicalinfrastructure, human, social and economic resources figure 3. Asset mapping with youth a community environmental.
This guide, to a process known as community assetmapping, rejects the habit of describing communities in which many of our children live by listing their problems. This chapter describes the history and specifications of select asset. Tool packet template community building tool packet. Download packet for activating asset mapping author. Assetbased community development this document was created for the cultivatenc program by dr. Mapping community assets workbook by diane dorfman northwest regional educational laboratory rural education program joyce ley,director. Introduction to community asset mapping center for court innovation. By working with key stakeholders to identify existing strengths and challenges, we can establish coordinated and accessible systems that are responsive to the unique needs of the community. Community and asset mapping for special librarians lucidea. Community asset mapping physicalland bikewalking paths campsites fishing access gardens parksplaygrounds picnic areas pondlakeriver access reserves zooswildlife centers underutilized sites servicesfacilities bulletin boards real estate agencies. Swot analysis and assetgap mapping nourishing communities. To identify community assets and potential partners in project planning objective. Instead of focusing on deficits, assetmapping spotlights methods of tapping into the hidden wealth of knowledge in all communities for the benefit of children.
Asset mapping general process of identifying and providing information. Community assets resource that improves the quality of. Asset mapping with youth a community environmental inventory overview. A short guide to community based participatory action research 6 often, the work of cbos centers on a specific geographic community that can be defined by the streets, landmarks, or other physical boundaries. Congregational assetmapping experience the personal asset starter gives you a taste of asset mapping at an individual level. If they are, the person will be valued, feel powerful and wellconnected to the people around them. Eric ed467309 mapping the assets of your community. Before moving into a more indepth treatment of asset mapping, we wish to offer an overview of the needs assessment process.
Therefore, the cbpar framework discussed in this guide promotes community research that focuses on a geographic place or neighbor hood. The power of asset mapping builds as we relate to each other in small groups and in a larger community. Asset mapping helps you identify the resources and strengths within your neighborhood or community. Community asset mapping physicalland bikewalking paths campsites fishing access gardens parksplaygrounds picnic. Susan jakes and jacqueline murphy miller assetbased community development is an updated version of a time honored concept for building community capacity. Community research, participatory asset mapping, and. The wellspring of assetbased community development. Asset mapping is a technique for identifying local community assetsresources to meet community objectives.
Similar to a swot analysis, asset mapping allows you to benchmark your existing resources. Provide a foundation for strategic planning and implementation 3. Step process comments questions comments 1 define community. Mapping community assets workbook depaul university resources. From a michigan state university best practices brief 468 kb pdf. While it is widely used in the public sectorpublic libraries, healthcare, social services, urban planning, etc. If you are looking for a way to begin work towards. Participatory asset mapping 8 strategies that involve participatory asset mapping allow communities to take a strengthsbased and placebased approach to community development. Asset mapping is a tool that relies on a core belief of assetbased community development.
Identify individuals with connections or capacity to lead change within the community e. We describe this approach and contrast its key features with those associated with community asset mapping. A community map highlights people, physical structures, organizations, and institutions that can be utilized to create a meaningful service project. By working with key stakeholders to identify existing strengths and challenges. Participatory asset mapping toolkit healthy city an overview of asset mapping covering topics like data analysis, case studies, asset mapping event planning, and geospatial mapping tools mapping community assets workbook education northwest an interactive asset mapping guide, concluding with a focus on schools and their assets. Asset mapping collects data to better understand the current resources that may be available in a community to help address student and family needs collected through a needs assessment. Introduction to community asset mapping presentation. Asset mapping,drawing a map of what is valuable in our communities,is an exercise in community development. Once community strengths and resources are inventoried and depicted in a map, you can more easily think about how.
The process of asset mapping can include identifying. Identification of assets and skills, possessed by residents. Everyone has something to contribute and we need their gifts and assets. What is asset based community development abcd handout. Community asset mapping is a process for identifying and mapping the assets of a community.
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