¡Listos! Smart & Ready Program
As part of the Girls Inc. After-School Enrichment program, families may now register for the pilot program ¡Listos! Smart & Ready. Transforming families with FREE or Low-Cost After-School Enrichment to build a foundation for Health & Wealth.
In the post-pandemic era, Girls Inc. of Carpinteria continues to see an increased need for family financial assistance. Families are still recovering economically from layoffs, furloughs, and temporary reductions in work hours all while inflation and housing costs in the South Coast Region continue to skyrocket.
¡Listos! Smart & Ready was created to meet the communities’ financial needs and promote a healthy financial future.
Program Focus
The Listos! Smart & Ready Program provides low- or no-cost tuition assistance to local families, ensuring that girls have access to high-quality enrichment and after-school programming regardless of financial circumstances.
Launched in 2023 in response to increasing financial strain, rising costs of living, and reduced access to affordable, quality after-school care, the program was created to help families overcome barriers to participation while investing in their daughters’ futures.
More than a scholarship program, Listos! Smart & Ready takes a holistic approach to family support. An important component of the program is a series of parent workshops designed to provide families with practical knowledge, resources, and tools to thrive. Each year, the program focuses on a topic that addresses the evolving needs of families and communities. Past workshop series have explored subjects such as financial literacy and girls’ mental health.
Through financial assistance, educational opportunities, and access to community resources, the Listos! Smart & Ready Program supports families from the ground up. By empowering both parents and daughters, the program helps build stronger families, brighter futures, and greater opportunities for long-term success.
Sign me up today!
Contact Kenya at (805) 684-6364 ext. 702 or Kenya@GirlsInc-Carp.org to get started!