Friends of the Children is proud to support the Foster Youth Mentoring Act of 2023! The Foster Youth Mentoring Act would support enhancing and expanding mentoring programs to better serve additional youth in foster care. Join in support: bit.ly/3MEFjID #PutChildrenFirst

Happy Memorial Day! Today, we honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, and support the family members of those we have lost.

Happy Pride Month! At Friends of the Children, we believe that every child should feel a sense of belonging and have the support to achieve their hopes and dreams. Join us as we celebrate Pride, belonging, and love! Read more: bit.ly/42lqIGF

Happy Independence Day from Friends of the Children! We wish you a safe and happy 4th of July holiday. May we continue to pursue freedom, justice, and liberation for all people in communities across the nation!

Recently, Stand Together featured Simone Biles ' partnership with Friends of the Children to highlight the power of paid, professional mentorship as a long-term solution to support youth and families impacted by foster care. Read more: friendsofthechildren.org/news/stand-tog…

We are thrilled to share we are opening a location in Philadelphia! The journey started in 2017 when the The Philadelphia Citizen wrote an article about our model & in 2021 invited CEO Terri Sorensen to present at the Ideas We Should Steal Festival. Read more: bit.ly/44BHbrp

We are excited to share our 2022-2023 Impact Report with you! To access the report and to read the inspiring journeys of the youth and families impacted by Friends of the Children across our national network, please visit: bit.ly/46Be0qe

Happy Thanksgiving! From all of us at Friends of the Children, we want to share our genuine appreciation for you. Without your support, we couldn’t walk alongside youth for 12+ years, no matter what. Thank you for being part of the Friends of the Children community!

BIG NEWS! World Champion gymnast and youth advocate Simone Biles is talking about Friends of the Children tomorrow night, December 9th, on CNN at 8:00PM EST with reporter Alisyn Camerota! Be sure to tune in tomorrow and tell your friends and family!

Congratulations to Simone Biles on being named a CNN Hero! We applaud her work with Friends of the Children, a nonprofit that equips foster children with stable, long-lasting relationships. Learn more ⬇️ cnn.com/videos/tv/2023…

We couldn't say it any better, Simone Biles ! Join Simone in being a Champion for Children by supporting youth & families in your community. Your donation, no matter the size, has a meaningful impact on our 12+ year commitment to every young person in our program. Thank you!

Congratulations, Simone Biles!!

Happy Holidays! From all of us at Friends of the Children, we wish you a wonderful holiday season and the start of a happy new year!

BIG NEWS! Simone Biles is featured as the cover story for the February issue of VANITY FAIR. In the article, Simone Biles mentions her work with Friends of the Children and being an advocate for youth experiencing foster care. To read the article, visit: vanityfair.com/style/simone-b…

I’m excited to share my limited selection of signed leos! There’s also a limited edition stuffed turtle!! All proceeds of both go to the Friends of the Children organization, one of my favorite non-profits helping Foster kids across the country!! 💫💕🐢❤️ Grab yours here!

Good luck, Simone Biles! Friends of the Children is cheering you on at the Olympics. Your support means the world to us & we're honored to have you as a champion for our children. This video is from our heart, where amazing youth and Friends send their best wishes. Go Team USA!

BIG NEWS! The New York Times has spotlighted Simone Biles’ work with Friends of the Children in their latest feature. The story details how Simone continues to empower youth in the Friends of the Children program to dream big. To read the article, please visit: friendsofthechildren.org/.../new-york-t…...

Friends of the Children is excited to share our 2023-2024 Impact Report with you! This year, we highlight the journeys of five graduates from chapters serving youth for over 20 years. Thank you for your unwavering support. Explore the full report here: bit.ly/3BuAazx