Posts tagged Chicas Youth Development Program
Paper Flowers and Empowerment: A look inside a Chicas summer camp session

The power and impact that inclusive and culturally responsive spaces have on Latina youth is invaluable to their growth. The Chicas Youth Development Program at Adelante Mujeres strives to uncover the potential within each Latina youth participant so that they can be, and achieve, whatever it is they want.

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Togetherness, Art, & Culture: First In-person Chicas Summer Camps Begin

Chicas Summer Camps have looked quite different the past two summers due to the pandemic. Last year, while we were able to offer summer camps, they had to be held virtually. However, as our state continues to vaccinate residents as quickly as possible, this year, we are able to offer Chicas Summer Camps in person.

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How LGBTQIA+ Youth Leadership Has Transformed The Chicas Program

In the Chicas Youth Development Program, there is one underlying theme: You have the right to be here.

When students learn that they deserve to take up space, that their voices matter, and that they are capable of creating the change they want to see, activism is never far behind. As Pride month comes to a close, we highlight ways Latina youth are leading in the LGBTQIA+ movement.

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Chicas 'Journey to College' workshops help Latinas in high school prepare for college during the pandemic

The Adelante Mujeres Chicas Youth Development Program has been working with students to prepare them for the new adventure they’re about to embark on. The Journey to College workshop series offers bi-weekly workshops on college admissions, financial aid, scholarship writing, and letters of recommendation.

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Inside the Chicas Program: Tackling Latina Underrepresentation in STEM Fields [VIDEO]

Truthfully, my personal interest in STEM dwindled significantly after elementary school. Intimidation by the subject matter and lack of access to materials played a huge role in my disinterest in STEM, and unfortunately, many girls have similar experiences to mine. In fact, it’s an unfortunate reality that women of color, specifically Latina women, are severely underrepresented in the fields of STEM.

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Connecting Digitally: Chicas Sessions Go Virtual

The Chicas program dedicated all of their time during the first couple weeks of the quarantine time period to find ways to connect with their beloved Chicas and their families. After many meetings of brainstorming the best ways to reach out, connect and support the girls, the beauty of social media engagement and virtual Chicas sessions were born.

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