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Friends of the Children- Detroit congratulates Youth Advocate and World Champion Gymnast Simone Biles on her Limited-Edition Wheaties Box Featuring Friends of the Children

At a special ‘Breakfast of Champions’ event, Friends of the Children announces a new Houston chapter.

Friends Detroit Thanks AT&T for their “School Success” Partnership

Our Executive Director, Derschaun Monique Brown, thanks AT&T for their generosity!

Friends Detroit Welcomes Derschaun Brown as Executive Director

A Message From Board Chair Dr. Harry Cohen:

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

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

Deborah Wahl and Frederiek Toney join Friends Detroit Board

We're growing and glad to continue to add great people to support our cause!

In Crain's Detroit Business: National Nonprofit Friends of the Children Brings 12+ Year Mentoring Model to Detroit