Young women work with their parents and Young Women leaders to set and accomplish goals in the Personal Progress program based on the seven Young Women values. With prior approval from leaders or parents, young women can design many of the requirements to meet their personal needs and interests.

Parent Involvement – Parents play a vital role in encouraging their daughters to set and accomplish the goals and projects within Personal Progress. Use this program as an opportunity to talk to your daughters about their progress and strengthen your relationship. Personal Progress can also be used as a part of family home evening as families work together to accomplish goals and learn gospel principles.

Leader Involvement – Leaders have the primary responsibility for coordinating the Personal Progress program. They work with young women and their parents to make the program meet the needs of each young woman.


Leaders Can Work on Personal Progress

Leaders who participate in the Personal Progress program themselves understand the program better and set a favorable example for the young women to follow. Leaders may earn the Young Womanhood Recognition after they:

• Serve for a total of one year as a Young Women leader.
• Complete the three required Value Experiences in each of the seven values.
• Complete three Value Projects.

Introducing Personal Progress to New Young Women and Their Parents

Young Women leaders should meet with each young woman who enters the Young Women program and her parents. A member of the girl’s class presidency could also attend. The leaders should present the young woman with a Young Women Personal Progress book and explain the program to her. They should encourage parents to work with their daughter in selecting and completing Personal Progress experiences and projects. Parents should also be given a copy of the Guidebook for Parents and Leaders of Youth.