Friends of the Children continues to be featured in national and local news media coverage for our courageous, unique and proven model. You can learn more about our chapter under local news. We will share stories about our program youth and families under youth stories.
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
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
Friends of the Children is recognized for ongoing efforts to expand the training and clinical support for paid, professional mentors
Supporting children’s mental health is at the heart of our work every month, every week, and every day of the year
This June we have teamed up for a Pride Campaign to celebrate LGBTQ+ youth and Friends and our allies
Friends of the Children celebrates National Foster Care Month and Mental Health Awareness Month by teaming up with youth advocate and Olympic gymnast Simone Biles
A mental health journey of healing and recovery by improving access to mental health services for youth and their caregiver