We are excited to share The Crittenton Chronicle, our new quarterly newsletter.
You can read more about important updates and stories of our first quarter by downloading our newsletter below: Download our Newsletter Here
Please read this important message, which includes information about meals during spring break, and Chromebook distribution for MCPS Students:
English | español | 中文 | français | tiếng Việt | 한국어| አማርኛ MCPS To Provide Extra Meals for Students on Wednesday, April 8. This week, due to the upcoming spring break, MCPS will provide free breakfast, lunch and dinner meals for all Montgomery County children and MCPS students (regardless of age) today, April 7 and Wednesday, April 8. There will be no meal service Thursday, […]
DECLARE EQUITY FOR GIRLS: ITS TIME!
Crittenton Services of Greater Washington’s new report gives voice to teen girls and shares local, regional, and national data on the challenges teen girls face today. Learn more
Melissa: a SNEAKERS success story
When Melissa was invited to join a SNEAKERS group, she was an 8th grader at Gaithersburg Middle School. She joined because she was drawn to the idea of a group “just for girls.” Through SNEAKERS, she found a place where she could “say anything” and always “get good advice.” In her group, the girls “not […]
Ebony: a SNEAKERS success story
Ten years ago, Ebony Nicholson was an eighth grader who joined SNEAKERS looking for answers to her questions about the changes taking place in her body and life. Today, she is “giving back” as a Peace Corps volunteer in Zambia. According to Ebony, “The confidence I gained in SNEAKERS has helped me in all that […]
Jennifer: a PEARLS success story
“I was 15 when I got pregnant. I didn’t even know how to change a diaper and now here I was having a baby. I was scared and confused out of my mind: what would become of me? I had a rough pregnancy; I was always sick and depressed. My baby was born premature and […]
Suzanne: a PEARLS Success Story
“From the moment I walked into the room and saw Ms. Deb, the PEARLS program leader, I felt a lot better. I didn’t feel she was judging me. The minute my favorite teachers found out that I was pregnant or that I had a child, their point of view completely changed. A lot of people […]
How to care for at-risk youth during the COVID-19 crisis
The CORONA-VIRUS outbreak has exacerbated many of the issues that educators and community leaders face under normal circumstances. Here’s how they can adjust their programming to support vulnerable communities. SIOBHAN DAVENPORTCrittenton Services of Greater Washington As federal, state, and local authorities work around the clock to mitigate the spread of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), those […]
CRITTENTON SERVICES IS SUPPORTING UNDERSERVED BLACK AND BROWN GIRLS AND THEIR FAMILIES DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS
by Lydia BlancoApril 1, 2020 Crittenton Services of Greater Washington students (Image: Crittenton Services of Greater Washington) America’s education system has been disrupted by the COVID-19 crisis. As a result of the new normal, underserved students and their families are heavily relying on educators, family support specialists, and agencies for educational support and access to basic […]
Organization Supports Young Girls
By Micha GreenAFRO D.C. Editormgreen@afro.com With schools being out due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, organizations that support students, like Crittenton Services of Greater Washington (CSGW), have had to find creative ways to engage and encourage their youth, while staying true to its mission. Despite the unique issues presented with the unprecedented spread of the virus […]
Montgomery County HHS Update on County benefits
Status Update-Monday, March 23, 2020Office of Eligibility & Support Services (OESS), the Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) and the Rental Assistance Program (RAP) Message to Customers (Información en Español) In order to protect the health of Montgomery County residents, and comply with orders from the State of Maryland, the following service modifications will be […]
Helping kids who are feeling isolated and anxious after schools shut down
Experts suggest finding other ways to connect, including video conferences and even snail mail by JAVERIA SALMAN March 25, 2020 The Hechinger Report is a national nonprofit newsroom that reports on one topic: education. Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get stories like this delivered directly to your inbox. As schools across the Washington, D.C. metro area […]
MCPS Laptop Distribution with internet to Begin March 26
MCPS is providing laptops to students with a need to ensure they can access instruction from home. Laptop distribution will begin Thursday, March 26. Devices are in limited supply and are reserved for students who do not have access to a computer or laptop at home. To pick up a laptop, students (or the parent/guardian) […]
Crittenton Services High Tea Postponed
Dear Friends of Crittenton, It is with deep regret that we inform you that Crittenton Services of Greater Washington will be postponing our 2020 Talk With A Teen Girl High Tea, originally scheduled for Thursday, April 23rd, to a date to be determined. Our team has been in close communication with local public officials and […]
MCPS meal distribution sites and the availability of weekend meal packs
MCPS is providing free breakfast, lunch and dinner meals for children 18 years old and younger, and all MCPS students (regardless of age) at more than 40 sites (including mobile locations) throughout the county. Additionally, MCPS school buses will distribute meals in several communities. MCPS is collaborating with Manna Food to distribute weekend backpack food […]
Leaders of Crittenton Program in Washington, D.C., Scramble to Help Girls Losing Jobs to COVID-19
By Stell Simonton Posted on March 19, 2020 Girls at several middle and high schools in Washington, D.C., in wards 5, 7 and 8 were already handling more challenges in their lives than many teens face. They live in neighborhoods with high crime, high unemployment and low incomes. Some have responsibilities at home caring for younger […]
What you need to know about COVID-19 and some additional resources for the Greater Washington community
District Of Columbia Resources for covid-19 Montgomery County Resources for covid-19
Crittenton Releases it’s First Annual Report
Learn more about who we serve , our programs, vision to have a greater impact in the Greater Washington area and more about how we support teen girls in the 6th through 12th grades by downloading the report here: Crittenton’s 2019-2019 Annual Report
Crittenton’s 2021 Annual Report
Learn more about who we serve, our programs, vision to have a greater impact in the Greater Washington area and more about how we support teen girls in the 6th through 12th grades by downloading the report here: Crittenton’s 2021 Annual Report View our previous Annual Report: Crittenton’s 2020 Annual Report Crittenton’s 2019 Annual Report
100 Bright Futures Campaign
100 more teen girls ready to join the Crittenton family Crittenton cannot grow fast enough to meet the needs of teen girls in our community. The good news is that we are ready to take a big step forward and expand our circle of support to reach 100 more teens this coming school year. The […]