What Smart-Girl Participants Say...

"I am able to think through problems more thoroughly."

"I learned to be more open and honest with myself."

"I have become a better person."

"I am more understanding."

"I've learned to accept myself."

"I learned how to respect people."

"Because of Smart-Girl, I am more confident and a lot more friendly."

"Now I know I have people who care. I have new friends."

"I know how to deal with my problems more efficiently."

"I learned how to make friends and to pick good ones."

"I learned how to really have fun!"

"I learned how to cooperate."

"Because of Smart-Girl, I will be strong."

"I learned a lot--like how to control my actions."

What Parents of Smart-Girls Know...

"She was able to work through issues...
and she stopped hating everyone!"

"Smart-Girl seemed to reinforce her ability to be
herself first and make her own decisions. Good stuff!"

"Her room is cleaner than it ever has been."

"She learned to talk about her feelings."

"She learned all kids go through difficult times, friends
don't tell secrets, and other girls can be a source of support."

"It seems she now can discuss something instead of just arguing about it."

"She learned that she can be herself and still be accepted."

"My daughter developed more self esteem, an opportunity to think deeper about herself and her future, who she is and what she wants to become."

"Thanks for all the help. She has really changed since being in Smart-Girl."

"I have found that she can handle more responsibility."

"I was impressed with what the girls learned, and would recommend the program to other parents."

"My daughter's self-esteem has improved!"

"I think it's very important for the middle school girls to go through a program like this to help with the transition from Elementary to High School."

"My daughter truly enjoyed the program and benefited from it! Your staff did a wonderful job with the girls. Thank you!"

"I think the Smart-Girl program is a great program, and I truly appreciate the help with my daughter. Anytime there is an outside voice to shed some light or help communicate with your child it is always a good thing."

"My daughter had a great attitude about the program and came home ready to talk about what went on for the day. Great communication!"

"I would recommend the Smart-Girl program to other parents because I love to see young girls unite as friends and make new friends with one another. And I could go on …"

"I saw the girls become more confident young women – girl power!"