Impacting generational change by empowering youth facing the greatest obstacles through relationships with professional mentors – 12.5 years. No Matter What.
Chicago, IL
Joined February 2018
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Friends of the Children - Chicago retweeted
Happy Juneteenth! Today we celebrate the freedom of enslaved Black people, honor their contributions, & focus on the future to demand equity, redemption, & self-determination. We are reminded of our commitment to pursue justice, belonging, & liberation across our communities.
Friends of the Children - Chicago retweeted
Happy Birthday, Michael Jordan! Your support has had such an incredible impact on the youth in our program! We hope this video shows our gratitude for all the good you've done and for how much you mean to us. THANK YOU! 🎉🎉
Friends of the Children - Chicago retweeted
Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by not only reflecting on his life and legacy, but also by continuing his work of serving others. His call to action forms a direct line to our own work as we empower children and families to build a brighter future.
Friends of the Children - Chicago retweeted
Happy Juneteenth! Today is a time to come together to celebrate and recommit ourselves to the work of justice and freedom. Curious to learn more, or wondering how to celebrate with kids? Check out this info: friendsofthechildren.org/new…
Friends of the Children - Chicago retweeted
Built different 💪
@Simone_Biles wins her 7th AA US Championships title.
Friends of the Children - Chicago retweeted
Via @ABC This study finds a link between parents who have endured adverse childhood experiences and their children's behavorial health harms. Check it out: abcn.ws/2KYuZMy
Friends of the Children - Chicago retweeted
Great article in @YouthToday written by @FriendsNational President @Terri_Sorensen about how our program works with youth in foster care. Check it out! bit.ly/2Lv6YZV #ChangeTheStory
Friends of the Children - Chicago retweeted
Worth a read. xitter.cf/kitkatwozny/status/100…
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.
Friends of the Children - Chicago retweeted
A MUST watch video! Congrats to youth Annie Gbaford. xitter.cf/FriendsPDX/status/1004…
Program Graduate Receives Wings Scholarship: youtu.be/1Pp5ydM5tdQ?a via @YouTube
Friends of the Children - Chicago retweeted
Educators, school leadership and faculty: This is a great tool for you! The Trauma Informed Schools Learning Network for Girls of Color by @GtownLawPovCntr provides webinars, trainings, and other resources to registered members: bit.ly/2LA7RAA #traumainformed
Friends of the Children - Chicago retweeted
Best. News. Ever! Michael Jordan is donating proceeds from his special-edition Bulls jersey to @FriendsNational!! Jerseys go on sale May 31-save the date! swoo.sh/2GnSdVV
Friends of the Children - Chicago retweeted
Best news ever. Happy to be apart of @FriendsNational for four years now, time flies but our growth is faster and higher (pun intended) #jumpman #jumpman #jumpman xitter.cf/friendsnational/status… – at Boston, MA
Best. News. Ever! Michael Jordan is donating proceeds from his special-edition Bulls jersey to @FriendsNational!! Jerseys go on sale May 31-save the date! swoo.sh/2GnSdVV
Friends of the Children - Chicago retweeted
So excited to speak at this year's #VITAL2018 event here in San Francisco in June! vital.essentialhospitals.org… xitter.cf/OurHospitals/status/98…
Gain fresh insights from #VITAL2018 keynote speakers: Author and health psychologist @kellymcgonigal and Center for Youth Wellness founder @DrBurkeHarris. Register now to join us June 20–22, in San Francisco! vital.essentialhospitals.org…
Friends of the Children - Chicago retweeted
Trauma-informed care: What it is, and why it’s important - go.shr.lc/2GyptPd via @Shareaholic – at Kirkland, WA
Friends of the Children - Chicago retweeted
And we’re celebrating a 25-year-old evidence-based model! Take the #GiveKidsAFriend pledge to get us to 25 cities by 2025. friendsofthechildren.org/vis… #ChangeTheStory xitter.cf/FriendsPDX/status/9795…
We turn 25 this year! That's a full generation of growth, change, and incredible successes. Thank you to all who have helped us to make and keep our 12-1/2-year promises to our youth. Looking forward to another generation of change with you by our side. friendspdx.org/25th-friendiv…
Friends of the Children - Chicago retweeted
We're so excited to be featured in season 22 of the award-winning documentary series #TheVisionaries, hosted by actor @samwaterston who says our model could "change the world."Check local @PBS listings & watch the trailer! bit.ly/friends_visionaries #ChangeTheStory
Friends of the Children - Chicago retweeted
"I don't think that we should expect to make progress on these issues without bumping into one another, without making mistakes. We just have to have the humility and the patience and the courage to work through that." bit.ly/2Cgdnn3 #BlackHistoryMonth
