{"id":480289,"date":"2026-09-30T08:22:10","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T08:22:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/480289\/"},"modified":"2026-09-30T08:22:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T08:22:10","slug":"new-study-sheds-light-on-challenges-facing-california-girls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/480289\/","title":{"rendered":"New study sheds light on challenges facing California girls"},"content":{"rendered":"

A first-of-its-kind study commissioned by the Girl Scouts of California is highlighting challenges facing young people across the state.<\/p>\n

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Wednesday, September 30, 2026 6:29AM<\/p>\n

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FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A first-of-its-kind study commissioned by the Girl Scouts of California is highlighting challenges facing young people across the state, including homelessness and mental health struggles.<\/p>\n

According to the State of the Girl report, more than 145,000 girls in kindergarten through 12th grade in California experienced homelessness last year.<\/p>\n

The report also found that 68% of girls reported harmful impacts on their mental health due to pressure at school.<\/p>\n

The CEO of the local Girl Scouts organization spoke about how the organization can serve as a source of support for girls facing challenges.<\/p>\n

The full State of the Girl report<\/a> is available online at Girl Scouts CCS’s website, where families can also learn more about how to get their children involved in Girl Scouts.<\/p>\n

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