BUILDING STRONG

Foundations

the ACADEMY

The Academy provides a structured framework designed to prepare young women and girls for success in their future endeavors. By connecting skill-building initiatives across career readiness, retail, and hospitality, it offers a comprehensive pathway that combines hands-on training with mentoring and job development opportunities.

Programs Include:

Additional Services We Provide:

The Cottage (Retail Training/Home Economics)
The Kitchen (Culinary Training in a commercial kitchen)
The Table (Event Planning & Hospitality)
Coming soon, Barista Training

Monthly birthday party & special milestones celebrations
Quarterly cosmetology services
Professional graduation portraits
Quarterly shopping in clothing boutique (brand new clothing & formal gowns)

Services and supplies are always free of charge.

Events

Plan An Event for your women's group!

Ask how your group can impact our program. Contact us today.

Boutiques

The Glass Slipper Boutique

Boutiques where girls shop free of charge for clothing, formal gowns and accessories.

Refer

Refer A Youth Or Refer Yourself

College Students AB12 Foster Youth - Guardian Scholar (Self-Referral)

Refer Youth

Birthday Parties

Birthday Party Hosting

Princess parties for girls ages 5-8 who have experienced foster care. Parties include lunch and pink tea (lemonade), dress up, photos and birthday gifts.