Impacting generational change by empowering youth through relationships with professional mentors - 12+ years, no matter what.
Los Angeles, CA
Joined July 2018
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Friends of the Children - Los Angeles retweeted
$20 gets you our new #LFCLA scarf and contributes to a child part of the @FriendsSocal program!
Give us a shout, if interested 🔴⚪️🟡
#LFC
Friends of the Children - Los Angeles 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…
Friends of the Children - Los Angeles retweeted
TOMORROW! The 15th of July 2023 👀
#RedDay 🚩
Wear your best outfits 👒
BYOB 🍺 🥃 🍷 🍸 🍾
Bring your best mates 🐶
Live music by:
DJ Bas✖️Brandon✖️Eddie 🎶
Food from BeReal Catering By Chef Kymmy🍴
#LFC Trivia by our Eric 👾
For @FriendsSocal ❤️
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Friends of the Children - Los Angeles retweeted
Today we remember and honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, and support the family members of those we have lost.
Friends of the Children - Los Angeles retweeted
LA County is home to one of the largest regional child welfare systems in the U.S. To help those affected by foster care and find methods for breaking cycles of generational poverty, @FriendsSocal provides pro salaried mentors for at least 12 years. ladowntownnews.com/news/supe…
Friends of the Children - Los Angeles retweeted
Thanks for having me. It was a privilege to be in your midst. I believe mentorship is one of the most powerful tools we have to effect change.
We're honored to have Emmy Award-winning journalist & humanitarian @PascucciNews join us today as the moderator at our Women’s Leadership Breakfast honoring National Mentoring Month! Let's celebrate the power of mentorship. #MentoringMonth #PutChildrenFirst
Friends of the Children - Los Angeles retweeted
Friends of the Children has been amazed by the love and support so many have shown us in response to the historic gift from @mackenziescott of $44 Million. Read the story from the @AP about the catalytic investment: bit.ly/3DCbMLs
(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Friends of the Children - Los Angeles retweeted
MacKenzie Scott has made history as @FriendsSocal's largest gift ever from an individual donor with a donation of $2.9 million! The generous sum will help break the cycle of generational poverty for LA’s highest-risk children. Read more at #thegivinglist!
givinglistlosangeles.com/202…
Friends of the Children - Los Angeles retweeted
We are honored to announce a catalytic investment of $44 MILLION in the Friends of the Children network! Thanks to the generosity of MacKenzie Scott, we will serve thousands more youth with a Friend for 12+ years, no matter what. Read the press release: bit.ly/3TezL8Q
Friends of the Children - Los Angeles retweeted
As #PrideMonth ends, we are celebrating belonging and love with our youth and Friends from @FriendsPDX They are sporting pieces from Human Nation, the gender inclusive clothing brand of @thehouseoflrc. We are grateful to partner with them and the @WhyNotYouFdn.
Friends of the Children - Los Angeles retweeted
In response to the @Surgeon_General's public health advisory to address the youth mental health crisis - @FriendsSocal was recognized for their commitment to expanded training and clinical support for their Friends. Read here: lat.ms/3OeBQyj
@CalEndow #YouthWellnessNow
Friends of the Children - Los Angeles retweeted
I’ve teamed up with @FriendsNational to celebrate National Foster Care and Mental Health Awareness Month! I loved meeting 100+ youth this week in programs across the country. The children, their stories, and their resiliency are inspiring! #PutChildrenFirst #MentalHealthMatters
Friends of the Children - Los Angeles retweeted
May is #FosterCareAwarenessMonth 👇👇
Friends LA works w/ kids & caregivers most at-risk for involvement in the foster care system.
By connecting them to a professional mentor (aka Friend), we empower entire families & PREVENT child entry into foster care!
Help us Keep Families Together this #FosterCareMonth 🙏🏼
Friends of the Children - Los Angeles retweeted
Women’s History Month is a wonderful opportunity to recognize the amazing women across the Friends of the Children network. In service to the network, we honor an incredible group of women, pictured here, from our National team!
Friends of the Children - Los Angeles retweeted
Though Black History Month is coming to a close, it’s incredibly important to remember that this celebration and work MUST continue every day, every week, every month, every year. Please take a moment to look through reshared posts from our chapter's celebrations and learning!
ALT @friendsatx Original Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CZcTxduOfvP/
ALT @friendsLA Original post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ0MiRePCzd/
ALT Original post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CZvFYQ5Jlo_/
ALT Original post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ2qAZcP7dM/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Friends of the Children - Los Angeles retweeted
Envision Consulting is seeking an Executive Director for @FriendsSocal!
To learn more and apply, visit ow.ly/Cy5N50HG3lw
#envisionconsulting #envisionnonprofit #nonprofits #hiring #nowhiring #jobs #careers #friendsofthechildren #losangeles #friend #school #support #mentor
Friends of the Children - Los Angeles retweeted
LIVE: Dr. Davi Lakind, Associate Prof. - Mercer Univ., spoke on 2Gen at the @MENTORnational Summit:
- Every family is different; every family has strengths
- Parents/caregivers are the experts on their own lives and want the best for their children
- We don’t give up on families
Friends of the Children - Los Angeles retweeted
At nearly thirty years in operation, Friends of the Children—Portland has hundreds of program alumni in the Portland area and beyond! To stay connected to the FriendsPDX community, reach out to LaShea C., our alumni engagement coordinator at lchatman@friendspdx.org.
Friends of the Children - Los Angeles retweeted
It’s been a wonderful year – we’ve accomplished SO much together, on behalf of children across the country! Check out our year-in-review video here, and take a look back at the year with us! youtu.be/TkPGTBcJwSA