"Jiu-Jitsu Is For Girls" In honor of International Women’s Day and Women's History Month, we want to highlight a youth leading 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. She has faced these daunting challenges and more, yet, she does not ask for sympathy.
Autumn Meets and Spooky Treats As sweater weather sets in, we are busy raking in as much fall fun as we possibly can. Read our youth's adventure with Professional Mentor, Mike Madden.
Working with SW Washington Youth Friends of the Children's professional mentors share what it's like to work with our SW Washington youth and how it differs from our Portland youth.
New School Year, New Changes As summer concludes and the new school year gets underway, read how youth and Friends are preparing for the upcoming school year.
Belonging and Basketball The importance of our youth identifying with their Friend. Our professional mentor, Jay, help Oliver* embrace his worth and validate his feelings.
Relationships Built on Trust When trust does not come easily from our youth, our Friends will show that they are here for 12+ years, no matter what.
Finding Your Spark Read how our summer activities help youth find their passion that propels them into their future career paths.
A Day in the Life of a Friend Being a Friend is not your typical 9 to 5 job. Watch the video below to get a behind the scenes look at what a day in the life of a Friend is really like.
A Letter From a Friend The power of relationships and the inner strength of a child. Read how Friend, Brian, met his youth, Jacob*, during the new cohort selection team.