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About Girls ACT

Our program is committed to creating a safe space for growth, mentoring, and leadership development for Suffolk County’s Latina youth ages 14-20 years. Every summer, we provide a warm, constructive, and encouraging space where the participants are mentored and celebrated for their creativity, leadership, and their peaking interest in social justice.

What makes Girls ACT unique?

​Five years ago, SEPA Mujer, Inc. was moved by the two young girls that were murdered by MS -13 in Brentwood, New York. At that time, we were playing an integral role with the parents of Latina Girls who had gone missing. Girls A.C.T. was created and developed to serve as a steppingstone to encourage young Latinas to continue their education, increase their job skills, their health and civic engagement. Girls A.C.T continues to respond to the needs of our community and create culturally responsive content for our youth. Girls A.C.T continuously evolves and caters this program to the direct needs of the Latina community.

Our Curriculum

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

• Political Analysis
  
• Strategic Thinking
  
• Public Speaking
  
• Elected Official Engagement
  
• Community Organizing
  
• Media Relations

Academic tracking

• College Tracking
  
• College Tours
  
• College Applications
  
• Financial Aid Applications

WELLNESS

• Self-esteem building
  
• Reproductive health
  
• Mental health
  
• Referral services

Workforce Development

• Soft Skills
• Office Procedures
• Technical Skills
• Dress for Success
• Financial Literacy
• Employment Rights

How can I participate in Girls ACT?

Interest form

Girls A.C.T. Chapter Meetings

High School Latina Leadership Council

Summer Leadership Academy

​Girls A.C.T chapter meetings run from September-May, every other Monday at our Patchogue office. Participation in Girls A.C.T chapter meetings will also include tutoring servies and the possibility to participate in our other programs! Participation in this program will serve as a strength when applying for the summer program.

​Girls A.C.T in School is an after-school club program that will meet 1x per week. All participants are also entitled to SEPA Mujer tutoring services, or other youth programs. Participation in this program will serve as a strength when applying for the summer program.

​Girls A.C.T summer program is a paid program that runs from Monday-Friday from July - August. The Suffolk County Department of Labor Consumer and Licesning affairs runs this program, and SEPA Mujer hosts the participants. There is a competitive application proccess for this program. 

Additional opportunities for Girls ACT members

​-Academic Support Night's: Tutoring sessions for our Girls A.C.T participants. Tutoring will be offered in our Patchogue office, or via zoom. The dates and times are TBD.
-Access to notable internship opportunities
-Access to various volunteer opportunities
​-Access to training workshops with SEPA Mujer partners.