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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.

Friends of the Children Opening Lane County Chapter, Executive Director Announced

Eugene resident Matt Springer tapped to lead the organization.

Forbes Features Friends of the Children's Approach to Racial Equity

For Friends of the Children, Black Lives Matter is more than a 'Moment.'

Celebrate and Take Action for PRIDE Month

A statement from CEO, Terri Sorensen.

Friends of the Children's Statement on Tragic Death of George Floyd and Racially-Motivated Incidents

A statement from CEO, Terri Sorensen.