We Stand with Teen Girls and Women
A Critical Crittenton Update.
A Vision to See Entire Communities Help Raise Kids: A Podcast
Siobhan Davenport shares her vision for the future.
How Crittenton’s Cupboard Campaign Makes a Big Difference in Our Communities
One alumna’s story shows the importance of the right help at the right time.
Crittenton Services named a grantee in The Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women (OMBW) Initiative!
We are proud to announce that Crittenton Services of Greater Washington has received a major grant from Goldman Sachs.
Leteria: A Sneakers Success Story
On the outside, I looked like a typical 16-year-old high school student. But, on the inside, I was secretly suffering. It felt like the world was against me. Then I joined Crittenton.
How Food and Housing Insecurity Imprints on Young Brains in D.C.
The Washington City Paper reports on how young D.C. residents who dealt with food and housing insecurity during the pandemic are still dealing with the consequences, even when more resources are available.
Black and Latina Teens Face Greater Mental Health Challenges During Pandemic
Gender and race intersect with mental health disparities in local youth. The Washington City Paper reports on how Crittenton is trying to help its girls cope.
‘No Time to Be a Child’
The New York Times wrote about Crittenton girls in their article about how, during the pandemic, teenage girls took on more caregiving at home, extra shifts at work and the burden of organizing racial justice protests.
Social Justice in the Classroom: How a Restorative Justice Framework Can Prepare Teachers and Staff for the New School Year
How to create safer schools and communities for our teen girls as they prepare for the new school year.
How to Deal with Back to School Stress
President of Crittenton Services of Greater Washington, Siobhan Davenport, discusses strategies to use to deal with back to school stress with FOX 5 Washington, DC.
Teens Are Experts of Their Own Lives: A Podcast
Better Leaders, Better Schools talks to Crittenton president & CEO Siobhan Davenport about why teens are experts of their own lives.
Parents & Gardians
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How To Prioritize Your Teen’s Mental Health And Wellbeing.
Successful Black Parenting Magazine talks to Crittenton president & CEO Siobhan Davenport about the importance of prioritizing the emotional wellness of our children.
Celebrating Crittenton’s Class of 2021!
Congratulations to the Crittenton Services of Greater Washington Class of 2021!
Crittenton girls host talk for teens on COVID-19 recovery
Crittenton president & CEO Siobhan Davenport and Crittenton student-leaders share their thoughts on the organization’s Annual High Tea and the importance of youth-guided conversations.
How one nonprofit helps at-risk teenage girls in DC and Montgomery Co.
WTOP News covers how Crittenton Services of Greater Washington is helping hundreds of at-risk teenage girls across D.C. and Montgomery County, Maryland, every year.