Abstract
Presented below is a model of the grass-roots, community- driven development of Alternatives For Girls (AFG) in Detroit. This agency provides street outreach, shelter, aftercare, drug treatment, and prevention services to homeless and high-risk girls and young women. The incidence of homeless and high-risk girls and young women appears to be on the rise, although it is difficult to track, and economic conditions in Detroit are forcing many adolescent girls to resort to dangerous and degrading methods of survival on the street. AFG grew from a community outcry over this problem, and owes its strengths and success to its continual grounding in the southwest Detroit community. This strong and active connection generated support for the agency in many forms (e.g. volunteers, technical assistance, and financial contributions) and allowed AFG to remain apprised of changing community needs and adapt its work accordingly. This paper examines the context and history of Alternatives For Girls and the implications for adopting this approach for other communities concerned about the needs of young women.
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