Friendraising Events Learn more about volunteering at Friends of the Children–Lane County Oregon's Friendraising events.
Being a Friend is More Than a Job. It’s a Calling. Nearly 50 Friends of the Children staff from around the country came to Portland, Ore., for New Friends Training. The largest training ever yet.
Devann's Story Graduate of Friends–Klamath Basin, Devann, kept her head down in kindergarten, but Friend, Jan, recognized she was full of immense potentials.
James' Story A graduate of Friends of the Children–Seattle, James Hamilton, now 20, gives back to the community and hopes to reach others as his mentors have for him.
Raising Twins: A Positive Relationship with Friends Friends is committed to building relationships beyond the youth we serve. The story of Jade*, mother to two 7-year-old twins, Raymond* and Keisha*.
Building Trust with Families: Sara’s Story With her own experiences in the foster care system, Sara's* mom was wary about our program. Friends worked to build a relationship with Sara and her mom.
Meet Janie from Friends of the Children–Los Angeles Celebrating our Professional Mentor, Janie, on her hard work and dedication. She is the 2019 Veronica Award recipient from the Superstar Foundation.
Meet Eric from Friends of the Children–Charlotte We had the opportunity to interview Friend, Eric, about his work. Eric practices patience and learns to adapt to each of his boys' unique personalities.
Patrick's Lifelong Friendship Patrick was selected in kindergarten for the Friends of the Children program and made a lifelong friendship with his professional mentor, Carlos.