United Friends of the Children

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United Friends of the Children

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 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.

06/12/2026

She prayed for this moment at 14 years old, and today she's holding proof that those prayers were answered. A new name, a new family, and a forever home. 🥹💛

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06/10/2026

Myths about foster youth are everywhere, and they hold our youth back.

The truth? Foster youth are resilient, driven, and deserving of every opportunity, including college. Our College With Care campaign is still open for donations, and every dollar makes a difference.

Donate today at: https://bit.ly/4rhwlSM

06/08/2026

Turning 18 should feel like a milestone, not a deadline.

For thousands of foster youth, it's both. When they age out of the system, the safety net disappears overnight. No guaranteed housing, no built-in support, no roadmap.

This is a reality we don't talk about enough. 💛📊

06/05/2026

The Crypto Arena holds over 20,000 people. There are more foster youth in LA County than there are seats inside. 💙

That's not just a statistic. That's a crisis. Support them. Show up for them.

Donate today at: https://www.unitedfriends.org/donate/

06/03/2026

From constant transitions to a 4.0 finish, meet Leslie! 🎓💙

Leslie joined our Scholars program in 2022 and has navigated nine foster care placements while staying committed to her education. Alongside school, she has worked part-time for over a year to save for a car, and when unexpected repair costs got in the way, United Friends helped remove that barrier so she could stay focused.

Leslie finished her senior semester with a 4.0 GPA and is preparing for college, with the same resilience she’s carried through every transition. 💙

06/01/2026

Think you know your trivia? Prove it. 🧠✨

We're less than a week out from our Annual Trivia Event! Sunday, June 7th, from 1 to 4 PM, and single seats are now available for the first time!

Come solo, bring a friend, show your support! 🎉 Spots are limited.

Grab your ticket or table at: https://bit.ly/3QT2Ji5

05/29/2026

A Win for Student Financial Aid! 🎓

On April 14, AB 2251 passed the Assembly Higher Education Committee with unanimous support. This bill would require colleges to be more transparent about how they calculate Cost of Attendance budgets and clearly communicate when students can request adjustments based on their actual expenses.

For foster youth and students navigating college without a traditional safety net, this transparency can make a meaningful difference in accessing the full financial aid they are eligible for.

United Friends of the Children proudly submitted a letter in support of AB 2251, and we are excited to see this important bill move forward. 💙

05/27/2026

Meet Dawn Omori, a college counselor and champion for scholars!

Dawn has spent 11 years doing one of the most meaningful things a person can do: showing up consistently for young people who need it most. As a United Friends college counselor, she has watched scholars grow from teenagers into thriving young adults. And she wouldn't trade it for anything. 💙

A Gardena native and Bruin alum, we are so grateful to have Dawn in the United Friends family. 💙

05/26/2026

Our Whittier community room is getting a new look, and our community is helping shape it. 💙

At our recent wellness event, guests were invited to vote on the name, flooring, storage colors, and even the neon sign that will bring the space to life. Every sticker placed was more than a vote. It was a reminder that the best spaces are built with the voices of the people who use them.

Thank you, Marmol Radziner, Eleven Eleven Construction, and UrbanWorks for helping bring this new space to life!

Address

1055 Wilshire Boulevard, Ste 1550
Los Angeles, CA
90017

Website

http://www.unitedfriends.org/

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