""We want to be intentional in Girl Scouting about how we as adults show up for them," she said, as her staff trains troop leaders about trauma-informed care and driving home the importance of structure."
""We started a program in one of those shelters, and it was different," says Stranieri. "They had different language needs, some of them hadn't been in school for some time because of how they came to the United States and some...""
Giselle Burgess started a Girl Scout troop for girls in New York City shelters after facing homelessness herself. Officially launched in 2017, Troop 6000 serves girls living in temporary shelters across all five boroughs, reaching thousands. The troop has inspired similar groups nationwide. Challenges include addressing the unique needs of children dealing with homelessness. Social work services provide essential support, focusing on trauma-informed care. In 2023, the troop incorporated immigrant families and asylum seekers, facing additional challenges such as language barriers and educational gaps.
Read at Time Out New York
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