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Con Mi MADRE began in November 1992 through
the efforts of The Junior League of Austin, Inc. and the University
of Texas at Austin. Con Mi MADRE strives to facilitate the academic
and personal success of Hispanic girls by providing information and
support services to them and their mothers, in order to prepare the
students for college.
Con Mi MADRE serves 6th-12th grade girls at the following target schools:
Ann Richards' School, Bailey, Bedichek, Covington, Fulmore, Martin,
Mendez, O.Henry, Paredes, Webb and Small middle schools; Akins, Austin,
Bowie, Crockett, LASA, LBJ, Reagan, and Travis high schools. Girls
are actively recruited in the 5th grade through recommendations from
their elementary school counselors and teachers. Recommended students
demonstrate academic potential and/or could benefit from academic/personal
support services. Priority status is given to potential first-time
college graduates and is on a first come/first served basis; group
size is limited. All services provided by Con Mi Madre are at no cost
to participants because of the generous contributions received from
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To increase the representation of Hispanic women
in post-secondary education by providing comprehensive educational and social
support services to 6th through 12th grade Hispanic girls and their mothers.
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- Support aspirations of both daughters and mothers towards higher education and career opportunities through training and resources
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Increase daughters' educational success by improving academic skills and enhancing self esteem
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Educate daughters and mothers about college test preparation, applications, admission requirements, and scholarship information
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Acquaint daughters and mothers with successful role models who will serve as mentors, providing guidance and resources
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Encourage mothers to complete their own educational goals
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