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We believe generational change happens one story at a time.

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.

Working Together to Build a Stronger Village for Children

A mental health journey of healing and recovery by improving access to mental health services for youth and their caregiver

Not Just Communicating, but Seeing Eye-to-Eye

A Friend in SF Bay Area expanded capacity by working with clinicians to provide trauma-informed, evidence-based mental health interventions to a youth in need

How a Feeling Wheel Helped Klamath Basin Youth Find a Positive "Head Space"

A mental health game night increased engagement in mental health services for adolescent youth

Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Children

Needed Federal Support Coming to Oregon Children and Families

Ciara Brings Friends of the Children to The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Brittanie and her Children join Ciara and Russell Wilson on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Friends of the Children Meets 25th Location Expansion Goal Three Years Early

Friends of the Children celebrates the announcement of our forthcoming 25th site, located in Phoenix, Arizona.

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