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GROWING TOGETHER | GIRLS INC. OF THE CENTRAL COAST

GROWING TOGETHER

500 Spring Grove Road, Hollister, CA 95023

Eligibility

9 to 12-year-old girls and their mothers.

Hours

Growing Together meets once a week in the evenings.
[email protected]

Languages

English, Spanish

Application process

Walk-in to apply

Fees

$20 per year

Service area

Monterey County, California
San Benito County, California
Santa Cruz County, California

Description

Designed to increase positive communication between mothers (or another significant female adult) and their daughters. It helps them discuss questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

Growing Together:
-Allows time for mothers and daughters to explore their feelings, values and expectations.
-Provides participants the opportunity to practice decision-making and problem-solving skills.
-Provides participants the opportunity to learn about open communication, which is an important part of a healthy relationship.
-Provides factual information about the changes girls may experience during puberty.
-Helps parents to answer questions about sexual behavior and puberty without embarrassment.

Providing organization

GIRLS INC. OF THE CENTRAL COAST

Programs focus on empowerment, health, and leadership, preparing girls for economic independence and confident adulthood.