FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN - TEXAS

FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN - TEXAS FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN IS THE ONLY PROGRAM IN THE NATION THAT PROVIDES FULL TIME PROFESSIONAL SALARIED MENTORS TO YOUTH FACING THE GREATEST CHALLENGES. EACH CHILD RECEIVES 1:1 SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE FROM A SALARIED, PROFESSIONAL MENTOR (CALLED A FRIEND) FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION. FRIENDS WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH HIGH-PRIORITY YOUTH AND THEIR CAREGIVERS TO SET AND ACHIEVE INDIVIDUALIZED GOALS, AS WELL AS ADVOCATE FOR THEM IN THE SCHOOL, CHILD WELFARE, HEALTHCARE, AND OTHER SYSTEMS THAT IMPACT THEM.