Chicano-Latino Youth Leadership Institute: An asset-based program for youth

Objective: To describe the theory of action that links the Chicano-Latino Youth Leadership Institute with positive youth development and to highlight promising practices. Methods:. A logic model provided the basis for data collection through written surveys, focus groups, reflection forms, and analysis of Minnesota Student Survey Results. Results: Primary participant outcomes include increased levels of community service, improved peer relationships, and higher graduation rates than those of Chicano-Latino non-participants. Conclusion: Based on the first 3 years of program evaluation data, this culturally specific youth development model is positively impacting a significant number of participants.