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For more information about Chicas Con Fuerza, contact:
(714) 480-1925

Evelyn Rios, ext. 129
erios@ocbarfoundation.org

Testimonials

"I like that I am able to come here and talk about my problems and someone will listen."
-Valerie, age 13

 

"I like the police officer who came and showed how to protect ourselves when someone is attacking us and it was fun, too!"
-Brianna, age 12

 

"Alejandra (Planned Parenthood guest speaker) was really cool & I learned a lot about my body- You know girls stuff!"
-Karen, age 13

 

"I was just worried about getting pregnant, now after learning about STD's, HIV/AIDS…I'm for sure not going to have sex anytime soon!"
-Alexia, age 12

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Chicas Con Fuerza

The Chicas Con Fuerza program of the Orange County Bar Foundation (OCBF) targets at-risk Latinas, ages 11-14, in Santa Ana, CA. Chicas provides a comprehensive prevention model for Latinas who are at-risk for HIV infection, delinquency and other high-risk behaviors, including unprotected sexual activity and substance use. Chicas Con Fuerza is an after school program that consists of life skills, mentoring, health education on HIV/AIDS, women's health including pregnancy, and substance abuse. Most importantly, youth receive life and coping skills to prevent the risks of gang involvement, HIV contraction and substance use.

The Story behind the Chicas Con Fuerza logo

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Jazmin participated in our Chicas Con Fuerza (Girl Power) program in 2009. She was 13 years old and a student at Spurgeon Intermediate when she drew this picture. When asked, "Who is the girl fighting?" she replied, "You know … druggies (substance abuse), pregos (teen pregnancy) … all that stuff we talked about in Chicas". If you look close at the audience remarks in the drawing, you can read several remarks that are positive and encouraging. This encompasses what Chicas Con Fuerza is all about … a place where girls feel good about themselves and are surrounded by people who want the best for them. Chicas who stand strong for their values and beliefs … Chicas not letting anyone or anything put them down … Chicas Con Fuerza!!

Jazmin's drawing has now been adopted to be the official logo of Chicas Con Fuerza.

 

 

 

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Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975,
OCBF does not discriminate in the provision of services on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability or age.
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