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Friends of the Children is Celebrating National Mentoring Month

Join us this January as we celebrate the power of relationships during National Mentoring Month

Youth Advocate and World Champion Gymnast Simone Biles Unveils Limited-Edition Wheaties Box Featuring Friends of the Children

At a special ‘Breakfast of Champions’ event, Friends of the Children announces a new Houston chapter under the leadership of Executive Director Brandon T. Denton

Gary and Christine Rood Gift $33 Million to Support Friends of the Children Long-term Mentoring Model

Historic gift will provide powerful sustaining momentum to serve thousands more children for 12+ years, no matter what

Philanthropists Gary and Christine Rood gift $33 million to Friends of the Children to support its long-term mentoring model

Historic gift will provide thousands more youth with a paid, professional mentor for 12+ years and establish a National Center of Excellence

Friends of the Children Included in a New MacKenzie Scott Blog Post

We are excited to share our 2021 – 2022 Impact Report with you!

Simone Biles Shares Her Work with Friends of the Children with USA Today

Simone shares her journey with foster care, mental health, and working with Friends of the Children

Friends of the Children opening He Sapa chapter, executive director announced

Dr. Valeriah Big Eagle selected to lead the organization

Friends of the Children Network Receives $44 Million Gift from MacKenzie Scott to Support its Long-term Mentoring Model

We are honored to announce the largest single gift ever received by Friends of the Children in its 30-year history