SOCIAL CONNECTIONS ARE WHEN YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE GENUINE CONNECTIONS WITH OTHERS.
Social Connections are having healthy, sustained relationships with people, the community and a force greater than oneself that promote a sense of trust, belonging and feeling that he/she/they matters.
What does Social Connections look like?
Have emotional support from a trusted individual.
Have connections to others who offer affirmation, hope and encouragement.
Know and feel that people care about them.