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Check out Crittenton’s 2025 High Tea featuring 100 of the remarkable teen girls they serve, Maryland State Senator Will Smith, Maryland State Delegate Jheanelle Wilkins, and fierce teen advocate and Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree, Catherine Leggett.

Leteria Bailey knows firsthand that supportive mentors can positively impact a young girl’s future trajectory. She recalls becoming involved with Crittenton Services of Greater Washington as a high school sophomore. Crittenton serves middle and high school girls while helping them to better prepare for life in the real world.

Crittenton CEO and President, LaTara Harris, joins Elena Russo to address the challenges Crittenton girls face and how Crittenton’s programs help them navigate obstacles from access to educational opportunities to

by Megan Sayles AFRO Business WriterOctober 20, 2023 LaTara Harris recently became the CEO and president of Crittenton Service of Greater Washington, an organization that supports teen girls’ emotional, physical and

After a national search, LaTara Harris takes the helm of the longest standing organization serving teen girls.

Our latest video features Crittenton participant Naomi Conteh and Colonel Jennifer Aupke, U.S. Air Force Helicopter Pilot.

Our new video series debuts with Crittenton participant Iman Bangura and Dr. Evelyn Boyd Granville, one of the first Black women in STEM.

Crittenton teens shared their wisdom at this year’s High Tea.

A Critical Crittenton Update.

One alumna’s story shows the importance of the right help at the right time.

We are proud to announce that Crittenton Services of Greater Washington has received a major grant from Goldman Sachs.