Youth Stories

Virtual Music Lessons

Engaging with our youth during COVID-19

Pride Month: Supporting Our Youth and Staff with Love and Affirmation

Our Friend Joe tells how Friends of the Children Portland supports our LGBTQ+ youth and staff during Pride Month and always.

Friend: a Space for Safety and Love

Focusing on the Complete Transformation of Each Child

Virtual Mentoring Can Be Challenging, But We Are Making It Work During COVID-19

Foster Care Awareness Month

Friend Jeff K. Shares His Experience Serving Our Youth in Foster Care During COVID-19

A Sense of Belonging

Two Teens at Friends Aim to Create a Sense of Belonging for Younger Program Youth

Distance Learning, It's a Challenge

by Mary D.

Jiu Jitsu is for Girls

Youth Leads the Way for Other Girls to Practice Martial Arts

Problem-Solver Extraordinaire

Out of School and In the Streets, But That's Not What Defines Sonja