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Social Capital

Social Capital is the value of the positive social connections that people can draw on to solve individual and common problems. These social connections are created through social and civic activities in the community. While reports show that social capital is on the decline, the USF Collaborative, along with its Resilience Working Group, have made sustaining and creating social capital outlets in Tampa Bay its top priority.

Social capital offers many benefits to both individuals and communities. People with high social capital tend to know their neighbors, socialize with friends and co-workers more, belong to community organizations, and are more likely to sign petitions and show up at voting booths.

Below, you can find ways to increase you and your child’s social capital, your community’s social capital, how to get involved in our efforts, or simply learn more about this topic.

Social Capital in Tampa Bay [powerpoint handouts in pdf format]

Resilience and Protective Factors Working Group

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  • Resilience and Protective Factors Working Group Meeting Schedule for 2006 Meetings are held 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., the 2nd Monday of every month at the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County, 1002 E. Palm Ave., Historic Ybor City, Tampa, Fl 33605, 813-229-2884.

    2006 Dates: January 9, February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11, October 9, November 13, December 11th

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