{"id":75746,"date":"2025-09-29T14:25:12","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T21:25:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=75746"},"modified":"2025-09-29T14:25:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T21:25:12","slug":"la-county-parks-presents-11th-annual-girls-empowerment-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=75746","title":{"rendered":"LA COUNTY PARKS PRESENTS 11TH ANNUAL  GIRLS EMPOWERMENT CONFERENCE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>LOS ANGELES (September 2025) \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation (LA County Parks) is excited to announce the 11th Annual Girls Empowerment Conference, taking place on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at East Los Angeles College 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park, CA 91754.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This free, inspirational event invites over 1,000 young women ages 12\u201318 from across Los Angeles County to a day of empowerment, innovation, and celebration. This year&#8217;s conference will focus on turning young women\u2019s dreams into a powerful force for change &#8212; the girls who are ready to\u00a0<strong>Be the Impact.<\/strong>\u00a0LA County Parks is not just providing a platform; but creating a space so young women can find their voice, build a future without limits, and chase their dreams with passion. This event hopes to connect girls with shared energy and celebrate their strengths.\u00a0<em>\u201cUnleash Your Voice. Envision Your Future. Pursue Your Dreams.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registration is FREE and spots are limited!\u00a0Sign up\u00a0today at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/anc.apm.activecommunities.com\/losangelescounty\/activity\/search\/detail\/44080?onlineSiteId=0&amp;locale=en-US&amp;from_original_cui=true\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/anc.apm.activecommunities.com\/losangelescounty\/activity\/search\/detail\/44080?onlineSiteId%3D0%26locale%3Den-US%26from_original_cui%3Dtrue&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1759258165305000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3bGTKaIR821Khr9Sbx9EHm\">bit.ly\/REGISTERGEC<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Be the Impact<\/strong>\u2014 it\u2019s the starting point for a brighter future.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe Girls Empowerment Conference is where young women\u2019s voices are amplified, possibilities are limitless, and dreams take flight. Expect innovative programming, an inclusive environment, and impactful engagement that will inspire, connect, and empower like never before. Come join us for a celebration of strength, potential, and the incredible impact of parks and recreation in driving social equity and fostering a deep sense of belonging,\u201d\u00a0<strong>said Norma E. Garc\u00eda-Gonz\u00e1lez, Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation.<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cLA County Parks believes that when girls come together, they create a ripple effect that makes our communities stronger and more connected.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This event was made possible by the generous support of our LA County sponsors: Department of Probation, Department of Public Health, and Department of Mental Health.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FEATURES &amp; ACTIVITIES<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Well-Being Village is BACK! This vibrant hub invites girls to engage in hands-on self-care activities, including:<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both the Well-Being Village and the returning Resource Fair Activation will showcase valuable contributions from community and department partners, such as the Department of Mental Health, Los Angeles County Office of Violence Prevention, Department of Public Works, Soledad Enrichment Action, and more! These partners will provide engaging activities and resources that promote overall well-being, creativity, and community connection.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Plus, this year\u2019s workshop highlights include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li>Personal Growth, Self-Confidence &amp; Self-Esteem<\/li>\n<li>Mindfulness &amp; Stress Management<\/li>\n<li>Healthy Relationships &amp; Boundaries<\/li>\n<li>Body Positivity &amp; Media Literacy<\/li>\n<li>Leadership &amp; Public Speaking<\/li>\n<li>Problem-Solving &amp; Critical Thinking<\/li>\n<li>Digital Literacy &amp; Online Safety<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to STEM\/STEAM<\/li>\n<li>Financial Literacy Basics<\/li>\n<li>Empowerment &amp; Community<\/li>\n<li>Identifying Passions &amp; Purpose<\/li>\n<li>Advocacy &amp; Social Impact<\/li>\n<li>Diverse Role Models &amp; Mentorship<\/li>\n<li>Building a Supportive Network<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EVENT HIGHLIGHTS<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li>Interactive Workshops \u2013 Hear from influential women delivering the message,\u00a0<em>\u201cYou are enough.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Networking Opportunities \u2013 Connect with peers, mentors, and professionals.<\/li>\n<li>Caregiver Lounge \u2013 Parents and caregivers can explore resources, organizations, and opportunities.<\/li>\n<li>Well-Being Village \u2013 Explore resources and opportunities focused on girls\u2019 empowerment.<\/li>\n<li>Partners in Suicide Prevention (PSP) Team \u2013 Clinicians will be on-site (look for teal and black PSP shirts) to provide mental health support to participants, caregivers, and chaperones.<\/li>\n<li>Girls Power Lunch Party \u2013 A dedicated space for youth to connect and celebrate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more Girls Empowerment Conference information, updates and transportation, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/parks.lacounty.gov\/gec\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/parks.lacounty.gov\/gec\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1759258165305000&amp;usg=AOvVaw09SVsDGFATfBl8_6qEPQVY\">https:\/\/parks.lacounty.gov\/gec\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LOS ANGELES (September 2025) \u2013\u00a0The County&#46;&#46;&#46;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-75746","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-ca-local"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75746","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=75746"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75746\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":75747,"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75746\/revisions\/75747"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=75746"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=75746"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=75746"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}