Friends LA Secures $13 Million Investment for 3-Year Expansion
The efficacy of our Two-Generation (2Gen) mentorship approach will address the nation's largest foster care population.
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We see generational change happen one story 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. Browse coverage of our chapter, along with triumphant tales of our youth and caregivers!
Local News
Epic And Chrissy Teigen Host Friends LA Caregivers for National Parents Day Off
MacKenzie Scott Gifts Friends LA $2.9 Million
Makes history as Friends LA's largest gift ever from individual donor
AP News Visits Friends LA
Reporting on MacKenzie Scott's $44 million gift to Friends of the Children
U.S. Surgeon General Recognizes Friends LA
Endorses professional mentorship as a remedy to address emerging youth mental health crisis
Antelope Valley program aiming to prevent child welfare system involvement by supporting entire families showing signs of success
L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger marks two-year anniversary with visit to Friends of the Children-Los Angeles
Youth & Parent Stories
Sandra's Story
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.
One Spark Can Change the World
Alexa and her Friend Ashakia love to explore Sparks together.