SAGES– Strengthening Adolescent Girls with Education and Support
“Character is the sum total
of all our everyday choices."
SAGES “Strengthening Adolescent Girls with Education & Support” is an innovative program that helps adolescent girls who are experiencing difficulty or conflict in their homes or schools. This life changing program works with girls and their families for two years empowering them to change their lives for the better. Through intensive counseling, peer group discussions, cultural driven field trips, education and service projects girls learn to find their potential and gain control of their lives. is an empowerment program for girls who are experiencing difficulty or conflict in school or at home. Our purpose is to provide quality, comprehensive, emotional and educational support services during the critical adolescent years. Our program uses a strengths-based approach which focuses on the potential of each girl.
WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?
- Individual and Family Counseling
- Young Women Education Groups - Classes and discussion groups for girls cover relevant topics such as dating, work and health
- Group Therapy - Supporting each other through peer group discussions and workshops
- Community Service Projects - SAGES girls have served at local retirement homes and animal shelters
- Career Exploration - Field trips to colleges
- Cultural Field Trips - Field trips to museums and cultural points of interest
To find out more about SAGES call 410-641-4598 or email Brooke Manley, SAGES Director, at bmanley@gowoyo.org
Transportation is provided for all SAGES services.
Funding for SAGES provided in part by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore.
