The Girl Scouts of the United States of America is an organization that welcomes transgender girls.
The group's guidance on serving transgender girls, on its "Frequently Asked Questions" page, was actually publicized four years ago. The page ( www.girlscouts.org/program/basics/faith/faqs.asp ) states:
"Q: What is Girl Scouts' position on serving transgender youth?
"A: Girl Scouts is proud to be the premiere leadership organization for girls in the country. Placement of transgender youth is handled on a case-by-case basis, with the welfare and best interests of the child and the members of the troop/group in question a top priority. That said, if the child is recognized by the family and school/community as a girl and lives culturally as a girl, then Girl Scouts is an organization that can serve her in a setting that is both emotionally and physically safe."
However, the Girl Scouts USA cannot compel local councils to welcome everyone. Each of the 112 council in the United States is a separate nonprofit organization.
Windy City Times reported on the policy in 2012. Visit www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Transgender-controversy-with-Girl-Scout-troops/35682.html .