who we are

Crittenton Services of Greater Washington is one of the longest-standing organizations serving teen girls.

Crittenton Services has evolved over the last 135 years into school-based programs throughout the Greater Washington area that equip teen girls to overcome obstacles, make positive choices, and achieve their goals.

Through our programs, teen girls learn to value their gifts and develop essential life skills. Most importantly, they attain a belief in their ability to succeed.

For three decades, the results have been life-changing: the girls in our programs are staying in school, avoiding pregnancy, graduating from high school, and going on to college and jobs. Unlike any organization in the DMV, Crittenton boasts a 98% satisfaction rate among our program participants year after year as proven by our extensive data collection model.

Why we’re WALKING

Girls are facing immense challenges everywhere.

The CDC announced a national teen mental health crisis following their youth behavioral report published in 2021.

57% of teen girls are feeling persistently sad or hopeless, a rate double that of boys.

Persistent Sadness Or Hopelessness In Teens

The percentage of girls experiencing sadness or hopelessness increased by 21% while boys only increased by 8%.

DC’s 2022-2023 Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) Discipline Report reflected a spike in girls facing out-of-school suspensions since 2018.

Out Of School Suspensions

Percentage of girls suspended every year - DC Office of The Superintendent of Education 2022-2023 Discipline Report

TOGETHER, WE CAN ensure every teen girl feels safe, seen, and supported.

it’s time to mobilize and take action.

  • parents/caregivers

  • schools and educators

  • community members and organizations

  • healthcare providers

  • policymakers