ROOTS: Foundations

🌱 What It Is Roots? Roots Series comprises of FOUR 8-week, ready-to-launch programs designed for schools, youth centers, faith-based and community organizations that want to create thriving youth spaces — without needing advanced staff capacity or months of planning. Each module offers a structured, plug-and-play curriculum built around reflection, discussion, and hands-on learning. Facilitators simply follow the step-by-step guide — no prior training in youth development required. Four collections, thirty-two modules, one foundation for thriving youth. 🌱 About Roots: Foundations (Collection 1 – Identity) Roots: Foundations is the first of four collections which comprises the Roots Series. • Developmental Focus: Identity • Purpose • Values • Developmental Arc: Rooted in Purpose • Core PYD Focus: Confidence & Character • What Youth Gain: Self-awareness, purpose, and faith-based grounding • Includes: 8-Session Facilitator Guide + Youth Journals + Logistics & Launch Guide + Marketing Toolkit 🌾 What Makes It Different • Low Capacity, High Impact: Designed for ease — minimal prep, clear flow, and zero guesswork. • Research-Grounded: Built on the Positive Youth Development (PYD) framework and the 6Cs of Thriving (Confidence, Character, Connection, Caring, Competence, and Contribution). • Faith-Friendly Option: Integrates spirituality and self-reflection naturally for faith-based contexts. • Flexible: Works for middle and high school youth (ages 11–17) in both gender-specific or mixed settings. • Consistent Structure: Every session follows the same rhythm, keeping facilitation simple and youth engagement high.