EMPOWER DREAMS.
CHANGE FUTURES.
Our mentoring model is distinct, courageous, and proven.
Friends of the Children has redefined youth mentoring by creating the nation’s first and only long-term, professional mentoring program.
We pair children facing the greatest obstacles with full-time, paid professional mentors—called Friends—from pre-kindergarten through high school graduation — 12+ years, no matter what.
A Friend by My Side
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Miya's story
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Our Outcomes
of youth go on to enroll in post-secondary education, serve our country or enter the workforce.
of youth earn a high school diploma or a GED.
of youth remain free from juvenile justice system involvement.
of youth wait to parent until after their teen years.
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