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Girl Scouts of the USA is the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls—all girls—where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build courage, confidence and character, which makes the world a better place. In partnership with parents and other committed adults, girls develop qualities that serve them all their lives, like leadership, strong values, social conscience and conviction about their own potential and self-worth. And it's fun!

Visit here often where you will find support for your role as the parent of a Girl Scout. If you are seeking information on how your daughter can join the Girl Scouts, let us guide you through How to Join. Also, please join our e-mail group list for monthly newsletters and updates.

As the parent of a Girl Scout, did you know you can take advantage of these Girl Scout membership discount partners?

Check out our Arts Directory for ideas and resources pertaining to arts and crafts.

The 2010-2011 issue of Parents Guide to Girl Scouting (pdf) explains why Girl Scouts is a good investment of your daughter's time. It covers the responsibilities of parents and girls to the troop. Find out how to get started. Learn about troop activities and what level your daughter will be when she joins. Learn why parents are asked to contribute financial support. Learn the Girl Scout Mission, Law and Promise. It's all right here!

Buy a Dove product and have $1 donated to Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta!

Girl Scout partnership with Dove Self-Esteem Fund

The Dove Self-Esteem Fund is collaborating with Girl Scouts of the USA to promote uniquely ME! The Girl Scout/Dove Self-Esteem Program, which addresses the important issue of low-self esteem among tween and teenage girls. In 2002, uniquely ME! was started in partnership with Unilever, the corporate sponsor of the Dove Self-Esteem Fund. Since then, the program has reached over 300,000 girls in the United States and Puerto Rico through council programs, troops, groups, events and print and online resources.

Dove, a brand of the Unilever Group, is launching a new campaign to continue communicating the importance of building positive self-esteem in girls. The purpose of the campaign, entitled, “Thank You for Making a Difference,” is to show the positive effects self-esteem programs have on girls, and to thank consumers for making a difference.

Find out how your Girl Scout can change the way the world looks at girls!

Quick Links to uniquely ME! Guides, Handouts and Info for Facilitators

Guide for Facilitators (complete) & Intro Guide

Download Sessions

Junior Sessions (Grades 4-5)
Session titles: "All about Me," "Me and the Media," "Me inside and out," and "Me and You"

Cadette Sessions (Grades 6-8)
Session titles: "Me, Myself and I," "The 'Me' in the Media," "Serene Scene,"and "Truth and Consequences"

Senior/Ambassador Sessions (Grades 9-12)
Session titles: "The Real You," "Mind over Media," "Dare to Shine," and "My Relationships, Myself"

Junior Handouts: The Way to Be: About Me!; What Makes You, You?; Me-O-Meter

Senior Handouts: The Real Deal: What Matters Most?; Talents and Strengths

Additional sessions are available. Visit uniqunelyME! on the Girl Scouts USA web site for further information.

Free uniquely ME! Patch!

Uniquely Me and Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta offer a free patch for Junior, Cadette and Senior/Ambassador Girl Scouts! Individual or troop Girl Scouts can earn a free patch by participating in one session (appropriate for your grade level). Once you or your troop have completed one fun uniquely ME! session designed to promote self esteem, just submit this uniquely ME! form to the Girl Scouts Badge and Sash Store nearest you to receive the free patch (one per girl).

Girl Scout partnership with GEICO creates DASHboard Road
Safety Patch Program

For Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors

It may come as a surprise to many that traffic crashes are the number one cause of death among teens. Moving vehicles pose more of a threat than guns, suicide or disease. Mile for mile, teenagers are involved in three times as many fatal crashes as all other drivers, and hundreds of thousands of teens are injured in traffic crashes each year.

For the above reasons, Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, in partnership with GEICO, has created the DASHboard Road Safety Patch Program for Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors.  The program addresses a variety of road safety topics - everything from distracted driving to car maintenance to road safety careers. Find out how your Girl Scout can make a difference on the road by earning the DASHboard Road Safety patch.

Girl Scouts partner with Microsoft for online safety

The LMK ("let me know") is an online safety campaign created in partnership with Girl Scouts of the USA and Microsoft. With the escalating popularity, increasing access to the internet and online technologies, it is important for teens and parents to be aware of the dangers that exist in cyberspace. The LMK campaign not only creates a space for internet safety experts and teen peer advisors, it also provides guidance about topics like cyberbullying and online sexual predators. The adult components of the campaign help teens to bridge the digital generation gap between themselves and their parents. The campaign includes an interactive Web site for teens, as well as an e-newsletter and Web site for adults.

LMK was created by the Girl Scouts and Windows to provide parents with the skills and knowledge to help keep their families safe online and to empower girls to become leaders of safe and responsible use of technology.

The LMK e-newsletter and adult site are designed to provide parents with timely guidance and also serve as a tool to help families have open and honest conversations about the dangers that lurk in cyberspace.

Subscribe to the newsletter, written by girls (ages 13-17), and be in the know about topics that teens are interested in. Each newsletter will help parents gather tips and tools to help keep their families safer online. Learn about texting, IM, social networks and even security features on a wide range of Microsoft products.

Volunteers needed - always

Discover ways you can be involved as an adult volunteer in your daughter's Girl Scouting experience. We need you! Visit How to volunteer. Be there to watch your daughter grow. Volunteering has unexpected benefits for mother and daughter.

You need to know about the Girl Scout Badge & Sash stores

There are now four Girl Scout Badge & Sash stores in our council area where you can find all of the supplies you need to help your daughter carry through with the Girl Scout program. Stores are located in Mableton, Cumming, Dalton and Griffin. Visit the Badge & Sash Girl Scout Store. Or, if you prefer, shop at the Badge & Sash Girl Scout Store online.

Uniform insignia placement is only a click away

Learn the Girl Scout insignia basics. Visit Awards, Badges and Other Insignias. Also, you might want to check out our patch gallery.