Friends of the Children has been honored to grow our partnership with World Champion gymnast and youth advocate Simone Biles. Over the years, Simone has passionately engaged with Friends of the Children and leveraged her platform time and time again to support and empower youth facing the greatest challenges including foster care, intergenerational poverty, and mental health. MAKING A DIFFERENCE TOGETHER Simone knows from her own experience in foster care that children often face a lot of hard things growing up. That’s why she has become a fierce advocate for Friends of the Children and the power of mentoring to create transformational change in the lives of youth and families across the country. Whether she’s hosting online warm up sessions with youth or talking with them at her hometown gym in Houston, Simone’s bright light and her big heart always shine through. We continue to be moved by Simone’s genuine connection with the youth we serve as well as her ongoing words of encouragement that inspire them to overcome fear and doubt and to never stop dreaming big. Read about Friends of the Children's IMPACT Friends of the Children Honors Simone Biles at 30th Anniversary Gala Simone Biles Highlights Friends of the Children on CNN Friends - Austin Youth Meets Simone Biles From Inspiration to Action: Simone Biles' Powerful Partnership Friends of the Children Featured Across the Warner Brothers Discovery Networks Stand Together Spotlights Simone Biles’ Partnership with Friends of the Children Simone Biles Shares Her Story with Youth Simone Biles Spotlights Friends of the Children in People Magazine Simone Biles Celebrates Friends of the Children – Houston Launch at Wheaties Breakfast of Champions Simone Biles Shares Her Work with Friends of the Children with USA Today BE A CHAMPION FOR CHILDREN Sign up for our newsletter and to learn how you can join Simone in being a champion for children. You can even leave us a note for more specific information. Together, we can build a brighter future for youth with big dreams who also face great obstacles. * indicates required Email Address *First Name *Last Name Zip Code Leave us a note: SHARE