Our Vision

To empower girls in urban communities to develop positive self image by embracing their uniqueness.

Our Mission

 

To improve emotional wellness and social functioning in girls. Our mission is based on beliefs that girls are community assets, diversity is important in leadership, sisterhood must be fostered in girls, and we society must be a place where girls are safe and supported.

Tamika Gafford-Carter

MHR, LADC-MH

CLASS Founder

Ms. Carter is a licensed mental health professional and educational developer who founded C.L.A.S.S. after recognizing the lack of investment in today’s young women.

Furthermore, Ms. Carter uses her expertise in community counseling to remove psychosocial barriers and empower girls to reach their full potential.

Learn more about Tamika Carter.

We Create Measurable Value

Organizations that Serve Girls

As a result of working with the girls of your organization:

  • Girls improve their self-image, esteem, and sense of self worth;

  • Girls identify their purpose in life and the courage to pursue it; and,

  • Girls learn skills and abilities needed for life and work.

Professionals that Serve Girls

As a result of working with the professionals of your organization:

  • Professionals address biases that directly or indirectly affect their interactions and beliefs about girls;

  • Professionals work to create an inclusive environment where girls can exist, contribute, and thrive; and,

  • Professionals strengthen their ability to provide girls a safe, cultural, and trauma-informed environment to foster development.

CLASS Girls Stand Out

CLASS Programs impact girls in communities across the nation.

Developing brilliant girls into classy leaders . .

Moon Girls Rock Event at Oklahoma City Public Schools

Why Girls Go to C.L.A.S.S.

 
 

Our Impact

Girls

Reached through C.L.A.S.S. events and mentoring groups at local institutions of education, community, and religious centers.

Educators

Empowered through consultation on the sociocultural aspects of helping diverse girls reach their full potential.

Counselors

Trained in conference sessions, workshops, and webinars throughout California, Oklahoma, Texas, and Georgia.

If you would like to speak with someone about how C.L.A.S.S. could serve the girls in your organization, please use the contact form below.