Friends of the Children - SF Bay Area

Friends of the Children-SF Bay Area (Friends-SF) is dedicated to breaking the cycle of generational poverty through salaried, professional mentorship. We effect generational change by empowering youth who are facing the greatest obstacles through relationships with professional mentors for 12+ years, no matter what. We provide youth who have experienced significant trauma with intensive, individualized guidance from full-time Professional Mentors starting in kindergarten and continuing through high school graduation. Mentors engage youth in enriching activities, helping them to achieve individualized goals in: School Success; Prosocial Development; Improved Health; Making Good Choices; and Plans and Skills for the Future. Our approach builds resiliency, promotes healthy development, and increases school engagement so youth develop a solid foundation for lifelong success.