Who we are and what we do...

As the flagship program of Solomon’s Circle, Inc. (not for profit), Journey Girls (formerly Journey to Womanhood) was developed in 2004 by Dr. Rachel Elahee. Through her work with the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice and private practice work, Dr. Elahee recognized that there is a population of adolescent girls who are vulnerable to high risk behaviors, but capable of being redirected in a more productive path. This program is designed to address issues that girls face in a proactive rather than a reactive manner.

Successful completion of Journey Girls requires that they have opened a bank account and make at least two deposits in 12 weeks. Additionally, research shows that youth are more successful in their activities when their parents are involved. Thus, parents are required to provide some participation in the program. Such participation may take the form of participating in our parents forum, community service, etc.

JG has mental health interns who are available to respond and provide online and telephone support within
12 hours or less to girls who have a concerns or questions.

Youth from the Macon Youth Development Campus, Department of Juvenile Justice, Carrie Steele Pitts Group Home,
and Fulton County Juvenile Court have eagerly participated in Journey Girls.