Equipping girls to overcome obstacles, make positive choices, and achieve their dreams.

FOR MORE THAN 136 YEARS, Crittenton Services of Greater Washington has been the top leadership and advocacy organization for youth and teen girls in Washington, DC and Maryland.

Upcoming Events

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Crittenton’s 137th Anniversary Celebration

November 13, 2025
Join us to honor the girls of Crittenton and community leaders at our annual Celebration—the event that fuels our mission. By showing up, you help teens thrive, lead, and shape the future on their own terms.

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We Serve Middle and High School Girls

facing adversity, helping them attain the social and emotional learning (SEL) skills to excel in school, have healthy relationships, and grow into confident and resilient young women.

Graduation Rate
100 %
Grade Advancement Rate
99 %
Go to Two- or Four-year Colleges
83 %

Our Philosophy

We believe in a whole-girl, whole-community (holistic) approach. Our programs and activities are specifically designed to meet girls where they are, with mentorship, sisterhood, academic support and appropriate goal setting.

SNEAKERS

A program for girls navigating the challenges and choices of the 8th to 12th grades.

GOAL SETTING GIRLS

A 28-week curriculum that focuses on social and emotional learning for 6th and 7th graders.

PEARLS

A positive youth development program for young women who are pregnant or parenting.