For Parents and Families
Girl Scouts is for families
Use these resources to create your own experience
You see your Girl Scout having fun with her troop—now it’s your turn to get involved. Create your own experience while supporting your Girl Scout along the way with these council resources just for parents and families. Each one will help you find activities to enjoy together and help you make the most of your experience.
GSCCC Family Guide
Our 2023-24 brochure provides a quick introduction to Girl Scouts and
FAQs about our council and program.
Monthly updates straight to your inbox
On the first of each month, all caregivers receive the Girl Scout Updates for Parents & Caregivers: Family Connections email newsletter from GSCCC. Missed an edition? Browse the PDF archive:
December 2023 | November 2023 | October 2023 | September 2023
Mental Wellness starts here.
We invite you to read “Girls Speak Out About Mental Health,” the 2020 report from the Girl Scout Research Institute.
VIEW PDFThe challenges of today’s world don’t only affect grownups. Young people—especially girls—are facing a mental health crisis of their own. Supporting them as they grow and face life’s complexities is a top priority.
Explore the Girl Scouts Mental Wellness patch programs, created in partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and the HCA Healthcare Foundation. Select any of the patches below to learn more.
Family Connection
Your go-to, super-fun guide to getting the most out of Girl Scouts! Inside this 20-page publication you’ll find family activities, helpful info, and more.
La Conexión Familiar
Una introducción a Girl Scouts en inglés y español. (An introduction to Girl Scouts in English and Spanish.)
Be a Part of Her Girl Scout Adventure
Want to play a meaningful role in her Girl Scout experience, but not sure where to start? Download the Family Resources - Volunteer Opportunities information sheet to learn more. Consider this the ultimate cheat sheet for all-star Girl Scout parents—no matter how busy you may be!
For example: One of the best ways to help your girl gain leadership skills is by modeling them for her yourself as a troop volunteer. Offer to coordinate the carpool schedule, help with snacks, chaperone a trip, or even to lead a particular badge activity during a meeting. Watching you take on a leadership role—and becoming a role model to the other girls in the troop!—will motivate her to take the lead, too.
Getting involved gives you and your girl something special that you’re part of together, which in our busy lives, is worth its weight in gold.
