Building Confident Girls. Strengthening School Communities.
M.E.A.N. Girls Empowerment partners with elementary, middle, and high schools to deliver evidence-informed, trauma-informed programming that strengthens students' social-emotional well-being, builds leadership skills, and promotes bullying prevention.
Our engaging in-school and after-school programs create safe spaces where girls develop confidence, resilience, and the skills to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
Why Schools Partner with M.E.A.N. Girls Empowerment
✔ Approved Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Vendor
✔ Out-of-School Time (OST) Provider
✔ Evidence-Informed Programming
✔ Trauma-Informed Practices
✔ ISBE Social-Emotional Learning Standards Aligned
✔ Restorative & Healing-Centered Approach
CPS Vendor ID: 42764
Programs by Grade Level
Bring M.E.A.N. Girls Empowerment to Your School
Available as in-school, after-school, and OST programming.
Elementary School Program
Grades 4–5
Helping girls build confidence, strengthen social-emotional skills, develop healthy friendships, and prevent bullying.
Middle School Program
Grades 6–8
Supporting girls as they navigate identity, peer relationships, emotional wellness, conflict resolution, and leadership development.
High School School Program
Grades 9–12
Preparing girls to lead with confidence through mentoring, mental wellness support, restorative practices, college and career readiness, and leadership development.
What Girls Experience
✔ Leadership Workshops
✔ Peace Circles
✔ Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
✔ Community Service Projects
✔ College & Career Exploration
✔ Wellness Activities
✔ Creative Expression
✔ Sisterhood Celebrations & Field Trips