Simone Biles Partners with Friends of the Children to Celebrate Youth
Friends of the Children celebrates National Foster Care Month and Mental Health Awareness Month by teaming up with youth advocate and Olympic gymnast Simone Biles
News
We believe generational change happens one story at a time.
Friends of the Children continues to be featured in national and local news media coverage for our courageous, unique and proven model. You can learn more about our chapter under local news. We will share stories about our program youth and families under youth stories.
Latest News
Working Together to Build a Stronger Village for Children
A mental health journey of healing and recovery by improving access to mental health services for youth and their caregiver
Not Just Communicating, but Seeing Eye-to-Eye
A Friend in SF Bay Area expanded capacity by working with clinicians to provide trauma-informed, evidence-based mental health interventions to a youth in need
How a Feeling Wheel Helped Klamath Basin Youth Find a Positive "Head Space"
A mental health game night increased engagement in mental health services for adolescent youth
Friends of the Children opening Phoenix chapter, executive director announced
Longtime education professional Joy Klein tapped to lead the organization
Ciara Brings Friends of the Children to The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Brittanie and her Children join Ciara and Russell Wilson on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Youth Stories
Finding Hope during Tough Times
Finding Your Spark in Quarantine
What passions or hobbies are helping you get through this tough time?
Meet Janie from Friends of the Children–Los Angeles
Janie supports youth and families in our Two-Generation program and received a 2019 Veronica Award.
James' Story
James has spent over 70 hours volunteering with the Friends of the Children–Seattle chapter following graduation. We're deeply inspired by his story.
Javier's Story
"I know Andre and Friends will be there for us and make sure we succeed. Friends of the Children helps change the lives of many children and families like mine."
