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Girls Inc. Operation SMART ® builds girls’ interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Hands-on activities give girls the opportunity to explore, ask questions, build hypotheses and solve problems on their own. Programs are organized around a philosophy of: equity, empowerment, and fun.

  • Eureka!SM: for girls ages 12 to 15
  • Girls Dig ItSM: for girls ages 12 to 14
  • Thinking SmartSM: for girls ages 11 to 14

Girls Inc. Economic Literacy ® introduces girls to basic economic and financial concepts, including money management, investments, and global economics. Programming incorporates the key values of: responsibility, independence, community involvement, culture, history, politics, justice, and respect.

  • Eureka!SM: for girls ages 12 to 15
  • Girls Dig ItSM: for girls ages 12 to 14
  • Thinking SmartSM: for girls ages 11 to 14

Girls Inc. Media Literacy ® encourages girls to think critically about media messages and fosters their awareness of the power of the media and its effects on girls.  Girls also explore the business side of media and learn about media message development and influence.

  • Media and MeSM: for girls ages 6 to 8
  • Media SmartsSM: for girls ages 9 to 11
  • Girls Take Another LookSM: for girls ages 12 to 14
  • Girls Get the MessageSM: for girls ages 15 to 18
  • Girls Make the MessageSM: for girls ages 15 to 18

Girls Inc. Sporting Chance ® builds movement and athletic skills, cooperative and competitive spirit, health awareness, and interest in all sports as girls explore the benefits of an active lifestyle.

  • SteppingstonesSM: for girls ages 6 to 8
  • BridgesSM: for girls ages 9 to 11
  • Adventure GirlsSM:  for girls ages 12 to 14
  • BoneZoneSM: for girls ages 9 to 12

Girls Inc. Preventing Adolescent Pregnancy ® bolsters girls’ communication and skills as well as their motivation and resources for being in charge of their sexual health and avoiding teen pregnancy.

  • Growing TogetherSM: for girls ages 9 to 11 and their mothers
  • Will Power/Won’t PowerSM: for girls ages 12 to 14
  • Taking Care of BusinessSM:  for girls ages 15 to 18
  • Health BridgeSM: for girls ages 6 to 18
  • Growing Up! Body BasicsSM: for girls ages 7 and 8

Girls Inc. Project BOLD ® introduces the idea that girls have the right to have confidence in themselves and be safe in the world. Strengthens girls’ abilities to lead safer lives by developing strategies for self-defense, seeking out caring adults to help with personal violence, and advocating on violence issues.

  • Be Bold!SM: for girls ages 6 to 8
  • Action for SafetySM: for girls ages 9 to 11

Girls Inc. Friendly PEERsuasion ® builds girls’ skills for resisting pressure to use harmful substances such as alcohol, tobacco, household chemicals, and other drugs. Addresses drug abuse prevention as a peer issue, using the positive influence of young role models exhibiting ideal behavior. Participants build communication skills, learn to recognize stress, and practice responding to stress in healthy ways.

Girls Inc. Leadership and Community Action ® partners girls and female community leaders to build leadership skills and conduct community action projects. Increases girls’ and women’s awareness of themselves as community resources, advocates and leaders. Leadership programs empower girls, enrich their communities, and enable them to explore their own responsibility and ability to produce positive, long-term social change.

  • Discovery LeadershipSM: for girls ages 9 to 11
  • In Our Own HandsSM: for girls ages 12 to 14

Project MAS (Mothers and Schools) is an adolescent program serving teen parents in the San Antonio Independent School District and Southside Independent School District. The program provides support groups, parenting skills classes, homebound education and tutoring, and case management to pregnant teens.

  • Homebound Instruction: During maternity leave, teen mothers receive instructional services in a group setting with TEA certified teachers. This allows students to remain current in schoolwork and attendance and facilitates the student's return to school.
  • Case Management: Teen mothers also have the opportunity to receive case management services by licensed social workers who provide an array of services to ensure each student's success in school and beyond. They work very closely with the students to produce education and career goals and provide access to community resources. Students receive case management services throughout their high school careers.
  • Parenting Program: The young mothers also participate in the Nurturing Program, which is a parenting curriculum designed for teen parents. The program is implemented at the crucial period immediately following delivery; when the basics of parenting are imperative. The mothers learn about nurturing parenting routines, ways to help their children build self-esteem and self-concept, developmental milestones and how to have fun with their children. Its purpose is to reduce the potential for child abuse by providing the skills needed to be effective and nurturing parents.
  • Healthcare Services: To ensure healthy development of both the young mother and her child, health visits are scheduled as needed with El Centro del Barrio Healthcare Services. Participants can receive an array of services from pre and post-natal care to mental health counseling for the young mother and her immediate family.
  • Home Visitations: The young mothers can also receive parenting services at home. The Nurturing Program curriculum is offered to the young parent and all members residing with her in the home. The goal of the home visitation program is to ensure health and safety for all children and young parents. The trained home visitors also provide referrals to community resources as needed.
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