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We spark generational change by pairing youth facing the greatest obstacles with a paid, Professional Mentor for 12+ years, #NoMatterWhat

4100 3rd St, San Francisco, CA
Joined January 2017
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BIG NEWS! @nytimes has spotlighted @Simone_Biles’ work with Friends of the Children in their latest feature. The story details how Simone continues to empower youth in the Friends of the Children program to dream big. To read the article, please visit: friendsofthechildren.org/...…...
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BIG NEWS! Simone Biles is featured as the cover story for the February issue of @VanityFair. In the article, @Simone_Biles mentions her work with Friends of the Children and being an advocate for youth experiencing foster care. To read the article, visit: vanityfair.com/style/simone-…
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Friends of the Children - SF Bay Area retweeted
Recently, @StandTogether featured @Simone_Biles ' partnership with Friends of the Children to highlight the power of paid, professional mentorship as a long-term solution to support youth and families impacted by foster care. Read more: friendsofthechildren.org/new…
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Friends of the Children - SF Bay Area retweeted
The Friends of the Children network has seen first hand the impact of Russell Wilson and the Why Not You Foundation. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor @DangeRussWilson @WhyNotYouFdn 💙💚💙
Russell Wilson. 2020 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year. 🙏 #NFLHonors (by @nationwide) @seahawks @dangerusswilson
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Friends of the Children - SF Bay Area retweeted
#Inspired this Wednesday by @Chalkbeat. Young women of color react to Kamala Harris becoming the first woman, African American, and person of South Asian descent to become U.S. @VP. What’s inspiring you today? Share with us! chalkbeat.org/2021/1/19/2223…
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Friends of the Children - SF Bay Area retweeted
My ❤️ is broken. We must do better, America. Our next generation of leaders needs us to step up. I’m inspired by youth at Friends of the Children, @FriendsNational. Recently, I spoke with them, and their smiles showed me that hope is very much alive. We have to do better for them
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Friends of the Children - SF Bay Area retweeted
JUST IN! Via @CBSNews: @Seahawks quarterback @DangeRussWilson shares why his heart is with the thousands of kids in the Friends of the Children program across the country! We are so grateful to him, @Ciara and the @WhyNotYouFdn. 💙💚 cbsn.ws/2kAMHu9
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Please take a look at the OpEd I wrote along with Michael Rugen (Executive Director of Friends of the Children- San Francisco) in today’s SF Examiner. Mentorship is the only way to disrupt cycles of dysfunction and provide stability for young people. google.com/amp/s/www.sfexami…
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Friends of the Children - SF Bay Area retweeted
"The foster care system should not be a solution to repairing harmful public policies...It is our moral responsibility to keep families together whenever possible.” ~ Statement from Friends President @Terri_Sorensen bit.ly/2tIC6OD
Friends of the Children - SF Bay Area retweeted
My new @usnews story on #ExtendedFosterCare in the #LosAngeles area. #LA County has the highest number of EFC youth in the country. usnews.com/news/best-states/… @LADCFSDirector @CountyofLA @UChicago #dcfs #fostercare #fosteryouth #california Photo Credit: Jenna Schoenefeld.
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