Our Programs
Girls Inc.’s evidence-based programming helps girls grow up healthy, educated and independent.
Girls Inc. LA Programming
The unique challenges girls face today are extremely difficult to navigate and overcome.
Unfortunately, most co-ed programming is designed using boys as the norm, meaning girls’ specific needs often go unmet in settings that are not designed expressly for them.
Our programming is designed to be the premier program for girls in Los Angeles.
Girls Inc. of Los Angeles provides research-based programming to empower girls ages 6-18 at critical stages in their development.
Our Program Pillars
Girls Inc. of Los Angeles’ model shifts the paradigm. Serving elementary, middle and high school students, we equip girls to defy limitations and stereotypes, focusing on tapping into their strengths, amplifying their talents and envisioning a positive future.
Our focus is on helping girls rise through pro-girl results-oriented programs, events and advocacy centered on three primary areas:
S T R O N G
Mind / body programs that encourage girls to make positive choices for both their bodies and social-emotional well-being.
S M A R T
Foundational learning programs that spark curiosity, instill critical skills and nurture the ability to imagine and achieve a fulfilling life.
B O L D
Connected programs that foster sisterhood, self-knowledge, discovery of passion and self-expression to navigate the world with confidence and emotional resilience.
We are committed to ensuring quality programming, measuring our impact, growing sustainably and making a profound difference in the lives of the girls we are privileged to serve.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
In the early school years, girls begin to develop confidence as learners, and build the foundation for academic success. They also form attitudes about themselves in relation to school and their peers, family and social groups that can last throughout their lives.
Girls Inc. supports elementary girls’ success by helping them master foundational academic skills, practice healthy behaviors and build positive relationships with peers and adults.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CORE COMPONENTS
WHERE WE WORK
Currently programs are only available to students who attend our partner schools. We plan to expand to additional schools in the coming years.
74th Street Elementary
75th Elementary
93rd Street STEAM Academy
95th Street Elementary
99th Street Elementary
Charles W. Barrett STEAM Academy
Stoner Ave. Elementary
West Athens Elementary
MIDDLE SCHOOL
In middle school, girls learn to assert and express themselves, develop their self-image and begin to define their own morals and values. They also look for connections between classroom learning and the world around them. The middle school years are a challenging time for many girls, as they are developing their identity while facing many negative messages.
Girls Inc. supports middle school girls’ success by providing a wide range of physical and intellectual activities to explore, promoting sustained and increased interest in STEAM, and giving girls opportunities to build self-confidence as they think about their future.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CORE COMPONENTS
WHERE WE WORK
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School
Marina Del Rey Middle School
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School
HIGH SCHOOL
In high school, girls gain a clear understanding of their context in the community and the world. They gain more independence, navigate increased social pressures, and hone their sense of what they want to contribute as they move into their future.
Girls Inc. of Los Angeles will pilot a high school program in Fall 2025 at Venice High School.