National PRIDE Month Statement From CEO Terri Sorensen We seek to embrace, support, protect and unconditionally love every child we serve, including youth who identify as LGBTQ+ and/or are gender non-conforming
L.A. County Awards Contract to Friends–L.A. to Support Children and Families in the Antelope Valley A unanimous motion to protect and prevent children in the Antelope Valley from entering the Los Angeles County foster care system.
National Foster Care Month Statement From CEO Terri Sorensen "Organizations work to raise awareness about National Foster Care Month, we want the focus to be on the children. They are the true heroes."
Podcast: Founder Duncan Campbell Shares His Life's Journey In John Christianson's latest podcast, "The Wealth Confidant," take a listen to how Duncan overcame tough challenges to become a social entrepreneur.
#EndPeriodPoverty One in five girls will miss school because of their period, but a larger unseen issue revolving around the lack of access to feminine hygiene products.
The New York Times Featured Friends of the Children A profile on founder Duncan Campbell and his devotion to philanthropy and efforts to support youth faced with multiple impediments to success.
CEO's Viewpoint Terri Sorensen addresses the reports of children impacted by foster care and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
Research Findings: For Families Impacted by Foster Care, Friends of the Children’s Model is Promising Solution “They’re not just there to help kids. They’re there to help the family unit.” For families impacted by the foster care system, Friends is an avenue.
Medina Foundation Invests $500,000 to Bring Friends of the Children Chapter to Tacoma Area Chapter will connect youth who face multiple systemic obstacles with a salaried, professional mentor for 12+ years, no matter what.
Basketball Legend Michael Jordan Makes Multimillion-Dollar Investment in Friends of the Children Investment will give thousands more youth a salaried, professional mentor for 12+ years; Jordan to donate his proceeds from “The Last Dance” documentary.