United Friends of the Children

United Friends of the Children is a non-profit organization based in Los Angeles, California. The organization employs 60 people and generates $6 million in annual revenue. United Friends of the Children focuses on empowering current and former foster youth through a variety of programs designed to support their journey to self-sufficiency. Their Housing department offers the Pathways Program, which provides housing and support services to transition-aged youth seeking stable housing and employment. The Education department offers the College Readiness Program, which provides academic counseling and support to foster youth in grades seven through twelve to help them graduate high school and attend a four-year college. Additionally, the College Sponsorship Program offers academic, personal, and financial support to foster youth pursuing a four-year college degree. United Friends of the Children distinguishes itself through its commitment to providing not only survival but also thriving opportunities for foster youth. Their website, unitedfriends.org, serves as a valuable resource for those seeking more information about their programs and mission.