News
We believe generational change happens one child at a time.
Friends of the Children – Los Angeles 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.
Local News
One Mother's Story on Breaking the Cycle of Foster Care
Our Values, Our Stance
A message from our Executive Director, Thomas Lee.
Message to Friends of Friends
L.A. County Awards Contract to Friends–L.A. to Support Children and Families in the Antelope Valley
Children selected for program will be paired with a paid, professional mentor called a Friend from kindergarten through high school graduation.
Fox 11 Recognizes Friends LA Mentor, Marquis Williams
Youth & Parent Stories
Learning to Grow
Our program bridges the gaps in school success.
A Will to Succeed
Using a trauma-informed lens, Friends work persistently to build relationships with their youth and caregivers.
Seeing is Believing
Amid the pandemic, our youth have shown resilience in abundance - and Matty* is no different. Read this recent update about him, as told by his Friend.
The Story of Lily
Friends collaborate with both their youth and the parent(s), making decisions together and supporting each other.
National News
Friends of the Children works to change the way people view and treat youth and families impacted by foster care
Youth advocate and World Champion gymnast Simone Biles proudly supports the organization and their #FosterOurFuture campaign in honor of National Foster Care Month
Forbes Features Friends of the Children's Approach to Racial Equity
For Friends of the Children, Black Lives Matter is more than a 'Moment.'
Stanford Social Innovation Review Features National Response to COVID-19
Our CEO, Terri Sorensen shares how lessons learned from the Great Recession were applied to the COVID-19 crisis.
Friends of the Children to Benefit From "The Last Dance" Documentary Featuring Michael Jordan
Stanford Social Innovation Review's Article Highlights Expansion Efforts
The New York Times Featured Friends of the Children
A profile on founder Duncan Campbell and his devotion to philanthropy.