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Youth Services

Girls Inc.

Girls Inc. at the YWCA of Nashville and Middle Tennessee is a provisional member of Girls Inc. National.  The Girls Inc. research-based curriculum is specially developed for low income, minority girls, empowering every girl to be herself, to resist stereotypes, develop leadership skills and achieve her dreams.

Three Girls Inc. Identity programs are being offered to 5th and 6th grade girls in Dalewood and Ewing Park Metro Nashville Schools.  They are:

• Preventing Adolescent Pregnancy which bolsters girls’ communication skills as well as their motivation and educational resources for being in charge of their own sexual health and avoiding teen pregnancy.

• Friendly PEERsuasion builds girls’ skills for resisting peer pressure to use harmful substances such as alcohol, tobacco, household chemicals and other drugs.

• Project BOLD strengthens girls’ abilities to lead safer lives.  Girls develop strategies for self-defense (including physical techniques), for seeking out and talking with caring adults about personal violence and for advocating on violence issues for girls and young women.

Inspiring girls to be strong, smart & bold.

Youth Advantage


Youth Advantage provides free job preparation training for high school students seeking their first job.  Progressing through our interactive WorkSmarts curriculum, these teenagers learn appropriate workplace communication and behavior as well as networking, resume preparation and interviewing skills. 

For more information about any of the Youth Services contact Keilani Goggins at 269-9922 ext. 226.

The Girls’ Bill of Rights

Girls have the right to be themselves and to resist gender stereotypes. Girls Inc. sends a clear message that every girl is to be honored and valued for who she is.
Girls have the right to express themselves with originality and enthusiasm. Girls Inc. motivates girls to speak up for themselves among friends, in school, at home and in the community.
Girls have the right to take risks, to strive freely, and to take pride in success. Girls Inc. believes girls should be allowed to discover their own strengths, talents, and dreams. Girls are encouraged to risk failure and to learn from their mistakes.
Girls have the right to appreciate and accept their bodies. Girls are encouraged to accept their bodies and be proud of their individual shapes, sizes, colors, abilities and strengths.
Girls have the right to have confidence in themselves and to be safe in the world. Girls Inc. strengthens girls with knowledge and skills to help them live safer lives and with the ability to defend themselves, if necessary.
Girls have the right to prepare for interesting work and economic independence. Girls Inc. recognizes that every girl should possess the skills, knowledge and confidence she needs to achieve financial independence and take charge of her life.
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