Friends of the Children Values, Assets, Model & Outcomes

Values

100

Foundation of love, acceptance and culturally-informed practice.

Build foundation on love

200

We listen to our youth and base decisions on each youth’s needs and dreams

Put Children First 

300

We leverage personal strengths to take ownership of our futures.

Commitment to Empowerment 

400

We work together and hold ourselves accountable with data to achieve short and long-term outcomes.

Pursue Goals Relentlessly 

500

We bring together different experiences, skills and backgrounds to provide opportunities to overcome personal, systemic and institutional barriers.

Demand Equity 

Assets

100

I love learning and know that my abilities will improve through dedication and effort.

Growth Mindset 

200

I understand who I am, have a place where I feel accepted and know that my contributions count.

Belonging 

300

I believe in myself and am able to set goals and achieve them.

Self-determination 

400

When I have tough times, I believe it can get better.

Hope

500

I work hard through challenges and finish what I start.

Perseverance & Grit

Outcomes

100

% of youth go on to enroll in post-secondary education, serve our country or enter the workforce.

92%

200

% of youth earn a high school diploma or a GED.

83%

300

% of youth remain free from juvenile justice system involvement.

93%

400

%  of youth wait to parent until after their teen years.

98%

500

Chapters supporting caregivers to help improve youth outcomes. 

26

Model

100

Community organizations, schools and foster care systems

Child selection (high ACEs)

200

Works with eight to ten youth, spending three to four hours every week with or on behalf of each child.

Paid Professional Mentor

300

Commitment 

12+ years no matter what 

400

Create meaningful experiences to explore each child's unique talents and interests.

1:1 mentoring relationship (16 hours / month)

500

Work with youth in school, at home and in the community.

Whole child approach 

Belonging, Culture & Equity

100

Individual & group differences & similarities.

Diversity 

200

Opportunities to fully participate at every level of the organization.

Inclusion

300

Each & every person has what they need to be successful & thrive.

Equity

400

Addresses root causes and repairs the harm caused.

Justice 

500

Safe, secure, & fully accepted to be who you are.

Belonging