• Thank you for making our 6th Annual Dinner & Auction a success!

    Because of your support, Friends of the Children was able to raise almost $400,000 to support our mission. It would not have been possible without the support of the volunteers, sponsors, and donors.

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    2011 corporate sponsors     .

  • Friends of the Children in the News!

    Check out the latest article about the impact of Friends of the Children in our community at Crosscut.com .

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Why It Works

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Top Reasons it Works

  1. Long-Term Commitment
    • We are committed to our children for the long haul ­ from first grade through high school graduation. No other mentoring program can say this.
  2. Serving the Most Vulnerable Children
    • We identify and select the children most in danger of school failure, gang involvement, abuse, teenage pregnancy, and criminal behavior due to their home environment and family circumstances.

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Results and Impacts

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Child and Family Impact

Child and Family Impact

Friends-KC provides a positive impact on children's self-esteem, relationships with family, and academic performance. It also prevents substance use, violence, and other risky behaviors.

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Economic Impact

Economic Impact

The benefits of Friends of the Children, to children and society, are currently calculated to be 6.7 times program costs.

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Community Impact

Community Impact

We work closely with each child's family members, their teachers, and their neighborhood resources to build a bridge of support that lasts a lifetime.

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Friends-KC Annual Report

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Friends-KC Form 990

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