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
MacKenzie Scott gifts $44 million to Friends of the Children to support its long-term mentoring model Gift gives organization powerful momentum to provide thousands more youth who have big dreams and face systemic obstacles with a paid, professional mentor for 12+ years
Friends of the Children - Chicago Receives $1.6 Million from Cook County Justice Advisory Council’s 2022 ARPA Violence Prevention and Reduction Grant Expanding Its Unique and Proven Services to Chicago’s South Side The grant will dramatically enhance Chicago’s city-wide violence reduction strategy offering more children and families a positive trajectory and a sense of community
U.S. Surgeon General Applauds Friends of the Children’s Commitment to Youth Mental Health Friends of the Children is recognized for ongoing efforts to expand the training and clinical support for paid, professional mentors