2025-2026

EXPANSION UPDATE At Friends of the Children, we are serving more children and families than ever before. This year, the

MAKING HER OWN DREAMS COME TRUE: ASHLEY’S STORY For 12 years, Ashley L. has been a bright, positive, and loving

INSPIRING CHANGE: FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN TAKES THE NATIONAL STAGE AT THE NFL DRAFT A Friends of the Children –

A Landmark FOR PROFESSIONAL YOUTH MENTORING This September marked the opening of the Duncan & Cindy Campbell National Center of

SIDE-BY-SIDE: A MILESTONE COHORT ENTERS HIGH SCHOOL IN AUSTIN This fall, Ashley D. will walk into high school for the first time.

OUR VALUES Our values guide us to achieve our mission. Each value applies not only to our youth, Friends, and

LETTER FROM OUR CEO DEAR FRIEND, Great ideas begin with a promise. Thirty-three years ago, Friends of the Children made