Local News

New Cohort of Youth Enrolled from Foster Elementary

Friends of the Children–Tampa Bay Received $90,000 in Community Investment Funding from United Way Suncoast

Funding supports Road Map to School and Career Pathway Success program and Foster Elementary Expansion Project.

The New York Times Featured Friends of the Children

"Investing in the at-risk for the long term."

Veteran Nonprofit Leader Nita Smith Named Executive Director of Friends of the Children–Tampa Bay

Smith brings more than 30 years of youth advocacy and nonprofit management experience to the new chapter.

Gary Clemons Named Executive Director of Friends of the Children–New York

Clemons brings leadership and vision to the city’s youth advocacy community, guided by his personal struggles and professional triumph.

Thomas G. Lee Named Executive Director of Friends of the Children–Los Angeles

New chapter to provide salaried, professional mentors to children of youth who have been in foster care.

Oregon's Most Admired

Most admired nonprofit in Oregon.

New Study Shows Substantial Behavioral Improvements in Friends of the Children Participants

During five-year study, Friends of the Children participants had less trouble in school, and parents and caregivers observed more positive behavior.

Friends is Launching a New Chapter in San Francisco and Doubling Youth Served in Seattle Area

With support from a $4 million Social Innovation Fund grant, Friends of the Children has awarded $2.4 million in expansion grants to launch a new site in the Bay Area and expand service to new youth in the Seattle area.