The Great KIDS Leadership Academy empowers leaders from all professional sectors to advance the well-being of Allen County’s children and families. Our focus for this convening of the Academy is achieving positive youth development by utilizing strength-based practices, with particular emphasis on intentional relationships and community engagement.

The vision of the Great KIDS Leadership Academy is to equip community leaders across all professional sectors to have an impact on positive youth development through increased knowledge of strength-based practices.  The Academy participants will spend time focusing on positive youth development as framed by Search Institute’s 40 Developmental Assets.

Upon completion of the academy, participants will receive a Continuing Education Certificate from Purdue University Fort Wayne.