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Celebrating Black Futures by Demanding Equity

An Interview with National Board Member Bryan Parker

New Report Shows Two-Generation Approach Transforms Youth and Family Outcomes

Friends of the Children’s unique long-term mentoring approach supports entire families together and creates meaningful progress for youth and families

2021 Virtual National Mentoring Summit Presentation Takeaways

Using Empowerment Evaluation to Strengthen Inclusiveness, Team Engagement, and Program Effectiveness

Celebrate Resiliency this Black History Month

By Benjamin Carlton – Chief Equity Officer, Friends of the Children

National Mentoring Month: Youth mentoring is critical to keeping students – particularly those facing systemic inequities – engaged and supported through COVID-19

As schools report millions of students 'missing' from class, professional mentors stay connected

AT&T Executive George Granger Named Chair of Friends of the Children’s National Board of Directors

Granger brings to the new role a track record of leadership and commitment to education

Statement on unrest in Kenosha, WI

From Our CEO Terri Sorensen

Researchers Receive $2.5 Million NIH Grant to Complete Randomized Controlled Trial on Friends of the Children’s Mentoring Model

The trial is the longest-running study of salaried, professional youth mentoring in the country.

Friends of the Children Awarded $250,000 Contribution From AT&T to Address Technology Gaps

Organization has completely reimagined their service model, now serving thousands of youth remotely.