Friends Detroit Welcomes Derschaun Brown as Executive Director
A Message From Board Chair Dr. Harry Cohen:
News
We believe generational change happens one child at a time.
Friends of the Children–Detroit 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
A Detroit nonprofit got a $1 million gift. Its approach: Stick with kids no matter what.
Friends of the Children - Detroit and Friends of the Children’s national network receive $44 million gift from MacKenzie Scott to support its long-term mentoring model
Gift gives organization powerful momentum to provide more Detroit youth with big dreams who face systemic obstacles with a paid, professional mentor for 12+ years
BCBSM Foundation Grant Helps Friends of the Children-Detroit Expand Crucial Mentorship Program
News Anchor Glenda Lewis Covers Detroit Chapter Story
Simone Biles Partners with Friends of the Children to Celebrate Youth
Friends of the Children celebrates National Foster Care Month and Mental Health Awareness Month by teaming up with youth advocate and Olympic gymnast Simone Biles
Youth Stories
Meet Eric from Friends of the Children–Charlotte
Eric practices patience and learns to adapt to each of his boys unique personalities.
Meet Janie from Friends of the Children–Los Angeles
Janie supports youth and families in our Two-Generation program and received a 2019 Veronica Award
Raising Twins: A Positive Relationship with Friends
Building Trust with Families: Sara’s Story
James' Story
James has spent over 70 hours volunteering with the Friends of the Children–Seattle chapter following graduation. We're deeply inspired by his story.
Devann's Story
"I promised my mother I would graduate from high school and I will keep that promise."
National News
Ciara Brings Friends of the Children to The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Brittanie and her Children join Ciara and Russell Wilson on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Friends of the Children Expands National Reach by Establishing a 25th Site, Located in Phoenix, Ariz
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
In The News: Model is Promising Solution for Childhood Trauma
Network leaders author opinion pieces.