The five programs areas described are consistently full and receive inquiries on a weekly basis from young people and their advocates. Contact Plus counselors work in Minneapolis public schools to establish safe, stable and affirming relationships with youth in need of education and counseling around sexual health. This is done through individual and group counseling and through structured educational and recreational activities. Topics of discussion focus on helping the students grapple with the urgent realities of their lives, including sexuality and sexual health, peer pressure, decision making and problem solving, abuse, community violence, discrimination, cultural identity and diversity and values. Girl Power's focus is on increasing knowledge and enjoyment of math and science, and also addresses issues of female development, body image, and responsible decision-making.
Girls learn, make friends and become knowledgeable, responsible and proud.
Through Girl Power, they are prepared to explore and participate in a broad spectrum of career opportunities, including non-traditional careers, which will provide the means for economic independence as adults. Discovery engages girls ages 9 to 12 in community leadership projects and welcomes them to explore and expand their ideas about who leaders are and what they do. Discovery brings together women and girls in a unique mentoring program, starting all participants on the road to lifelong commitment to community leadership. Together, girls and women identify, implement, reflect upon and document activities that enable them to better understand and serve their community's needs. Working on a community project together, girls and women improve their neighborhoods, model civic involvement and teach leadership.