Family Partnership
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character,
who make the world a better place.
Your generous support helps us achieve this mission.
What is Family Partnership?
Family Investment:
Family Partnership is a way for parents and adult Girl Scouts to tangibly express their belief in the value of Girl Scouting through their financial support to their local Girl Scout council. The membership registration fee does not stay within the council, it goes to national headquarters. Family Partnership gives families the opportunity to support the services and facilities within our local council.
Internal Support/Adult Giving:
Family Partnership is a donation from adults or by families. It is not a girl fundraising activity or money earning opportunity. All families need to be given the opportunity to donate to our council. It is the role of the Fund Development Coordinator to train Girl Scout leaders about Family Partnership and the importance of asking their families to participate.
Goal for the Council:
Each service unit is asked to set a goal for service unit donations for Family Partnership. Work with your service team to set this goal. Service unit's working in partnership with the council can make this goal a reality.
What Does Family Partnership Support?
If you can answer "yes" to any of the below questions, you have benefited from Family Partnership!
Have you attended a service unit or troop campout at any of our council sites?
Has your girl been to resident camp?
Have you ever gone to a Girl Scout service center to pick up forms?
Do you benefit from the council publications (annual report, Program Guide or recruitment materials)?
Has your Girl Scout troop attended any Program Guide events?
Have you visited our website to see what's happening or use the many resources offered there?
Family Partnership Fact Sheet
Family Partnership is an adult giving campaign. Family donations help to fund critical components of the Girl Scout program, including:
Girl assistance - a fund to assist girls in financial need
Adult and girl training - subsidizes the cost of essential training to keep programs relevant and safe for girls
Property maintenance - to keep our properties safe and accessible for all girls
Program affordability - the majority of sponsored camps and events are subsidized
A Little Bit Goes a Long Way
$12 will pay for a girl's membership dues for one year
$36 will help underwrite training for girls and adults
$320 will pay for the services a girl receives as a Girl Scout for one year
$324 will send a girl to resident camp for one week
$2,414 will pay for the costs to operate Seaside Cabin for one year