FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN

Friends of the Children - Twin Cities will begin working with children ages 4 to 6 in Hennepin and Ramsey counties who identify as Black and Indigenous and have been impacted by systems like child welfare or the justice system. Our vision is that one day, every child in the Twin Cities area who is at highest risk of the long-term effects of childhood adversity, like foster care, will have a Friend - a long term, salaried professional mentor who stays with them from pre-school through high school graduation, 12+ years, no matter what... This is at the core of what we do. Each child gets a dedicated, one-on-one Friend who listens to their hopes and dreams. Friends empower our youth to set - and achieve - their goals. Friends also create meaningful experiences that empower youth to build life skills and make healthy choices while exploring the child's diverse talents and interests... Our values guide us to achieve our mission. Each value applies not only to our youth, Friends and..

Primary location: Minneapolis United States