UNITED FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN
United Friends provides housing and education services to current and former foster youth. Serving LA County since 1979. United Friends forms consistent, long-lasting relationships with every foster youth we serve. We prepare foster youth for life beyond foster care by giving them the confidence, tools, and opportunities they need to lead independent, fulfilled lives. United Friends of the Children empowers current and former foster youth on their journey to self-sufficiency through service-enriched education and housing programs, advocacy, and consistent relationships with a community of people who care.
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United Friends of the Children - Empowering foster youth since 1979 Empowering foster youth since 1979. Helping current and former foster youth transition to adulthood through housing and educational services. United Friends is proud to be part of the Foster Youth PreCollege Collective a coalition of leading Californiabased organizations working to improve high school completion rates for foster youth. Read their report Destination Graduation HERE.
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- UNITED FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN
- 2025-06-27
📣 Legislation Update: A Promising Foster Care Reform Now Faces Delay California’s new tiered rate structure was designed to give foster youth the individualized support they deserve, funding things like mental health care, enrichment activities, and stable housing based on each youth’s needs. (fb) ... more
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