We cultivate safe environments where girls are encouraged to take risks, learn from experiences, and grow.

Each year, Girls Inc. of Chicago serves more than 1,000 girls ages 5 to 18 through in-school, after-school, and camp programs. Our research-based programming is delivered by trained professionals who focus on the development of the whole girl, supporting, mentoring, and guiding girls in an affirming, pro-girl environment. Our experience empowers girls with education, resources, and opportunities so they may reach their fullest potential. Programming will be provided in a pro-girl, girls-only space, except for exploration experiences, where girls travel with our staff to engage in career exploration activities at off-site locations (e.g. company headquarters).

The Girls Inc. experience is making a difference in the lives of Chicago girls. Based on survey data, more than 9 in 10 of our girls (94%) believe that they are indeed strong, smart, and bold, 97% care about doing well in school, 85% are happy with the way their body looks, and 82% believe they are leaders. Our outcomes reflect national findings from the American Institutes of Research that found that Girls Inc. girls are more likely to see themselves as leaders.