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.
Our 2022-23 brochure provides a quick introduction to Girl Scouts and
FAQs about our council and program.
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:
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.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) have joined forces to support Girl Scouts’ overall mental well-being. Beginning in the summer of 2023, they will offer mental wellness workshops for girls in grades 4-12. Through this partnership, Girl Scout councils will have access to NAMI's local resources and expertise, building the capacity to support Girl Scouts, volunteers, and families' mental well-being, and providing more resources and experiences to Girl Scout troops.
Girls: Try activities from the “Girl Scouts: Resilient. Ready. Strong.” program to unlock a patch and strengthen your mental wellness. Scientists have found that certain activities may lift your mood, calm you down when you’re stressed, and help you face challenges—and you can do many of these activities at Girl Scouts.
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.
