Girls Inc. Essential Elements
Girls Only
Pro-Girl Environment
How do you ensure you are a prepared and professional during programming days?
This involves connecting with participants and making the space welcoming and safe for them.
Building a positive rapport with girls and creating a girl’s friendly safe environment.
When was Girls Inc. Founded?
1864
Connection between Girls Inc professional and participant
Mentoring Relationships
To keep the program running smoothly, you should do this with all changes about participants and program activities to the liaison or lead staff.
Communicate all updates on girls and program to liaison/Girls Inc. lead staff?
This means leading activities while giving participants support and any resources they need.
Facilitating programming and provide girls with regular support, and resources as needed or requested.
Girls Inc. is the FIRST ________ Serving Organization
Girls Inc. is the FIRST Girls Serving Organization
This practice ensures programs are designed with clear goals and outcomes in mind, aligning every activity with a larger purpose.
Intentional Programming
To support collaboration and program success, you should do this with the community partner liaison, such as a counselor, resource specialist, or principal.
Build a relationship with community partner liaison (ie. counselor, resource specialist, Principal)
This involves creating rules with participants and making sure everyone follows them.
Establishing group guidelines with girls and ensuring that guidelines and rules are respected
Girls Inc. was mentioned in this major TV show from the early 2000s
Gossip Girl
Programs that use this type of curriculum are grounded in evidence and proven methods, ensuring activities are effective and supported by data.
Research-Based Curricula
If you cannot facilitate a session, you should do this immediately to ensure coverage and avoid disruption.
Notify supervisor if you are unable to facilitate a session, as soon as possible.
While supporting participants, an intern is not responsible for handling this type of personal issue.
Solving the Girl's life or family problems
Girls Inc has a major partnership with this major fashion company based in Philly
Free People
This happens when participants are involved in a program over a long period, not just once.
Sustained Exposure
Before arriving at the site, you should do this to be ready for the session.
Read through prepared documents or lesson plans prior to arrival
Interns should support participants, but they are not responsible for having this final say.
Giving final authority on what is right or wrong
Girls Inc is an international organization serving girls in _______ and ______
Girls Inc is an international organization serving girls in the United States and Canada