Class Notes 1/27

Felice Salmon is a radical homemaker in the urban Lexington community. She makes herself and her home a resource for children in the community, so that they can have a supportive environment outside of school. On Tuesday, 1/27. she spoke to the Creative Engagements class. 

What does it mean to be a radical homemaker?

- Empowering Youth

- Asset Building Community Development

- Being open to new relationships, being available

Why be a radical homemaker?

- Homemaking fights injustice

- Home Economics as an expression of responsible stewardship

- Healthy Homes make healthy communities

- Creative Approaches to Activism (Craftivism)

How to Empower Youth

- Relationships, children need adult role models other than parents

- Art and Discover, children need a place where they can explore curiosity 

ABCD

- Asset Based Community Development

- Internally driven change that empowers the community

- Ask "what do you have?" instead of "what do you need?"

- Residents become citizens instead of clients

Search Institute

- 40 Developmental Assets that help children find support and engagement

- Children need access to at least 20

- Include adult relationships, safety, high expectations, feeling likable, being part of an organization, being able to provide a service, etc. 

- Full list can be found at: http://www.search-institute.org/content/40-developmental-assets-adolescents-ages-12-18

Felice closed by adding, "find the value in what is already around you."

Thanks Felice!