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Friends of the Children Leaders Blanket Capitol Hill to Support Youth

Friends of the Children leaders blanket Capitol Hill to highlight policies that support youth who experience significant adversity

Leaders from nearly 30 communities representing youth from more than 500 U.S. schools called on Members of Congress to prioritize youth impacted by foster care, mental health issues and other systemic barriers

World Champion Gymnast Simone Biles Celebrates Friends of the Children – Houston Launch at Wheaties Breakfast of Champions 

Ambassador Simone Biles unveils her second limited-edition Wheaties box featuring Friends of the Children

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!