How many steps are described in the ABCD process for social change?

• A. Five
• B. Three
• C. Seven
• D. Two

Answer: (A)

In Asset-Based Community Development, the process to drive social change is commonly described as five steps that move from recognizing what already exists to keeping the momentum going. You start by mapping the community’s assets—people, associations, institutions, and resources. Then you build relationships and networks so those assets can connect with each other. Next, you link those assets to opportunities and collaborative projects that address real needs. After that, you implement through small, community-led actions that rely on local strengths. Finally, you sustain the effort by developing local leadership, embedding practices, and ensuring ongoing collaboration and support. This five-step framing emphasizes not just identifying strengths but also turning them into durable, scalable impact. The options suggesting three, two, or seven steps don’t align with this commonly taught progression that ends in sustained, long-term change.