Youth Stories

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Our youth are curious, courageous, resourceful, and resilient. They are future leaders. They are full of promise, and they inspire us every day.

Here, we celebrate stories about our program youth and families.

Professional mentor, Spencer, empowers Chase to make his own good choices.

Learn what drives Slalom to help for 10+ years.

One consistent and caring adult makes all the difference.

James has spent over 70 hours volunteering with us, following graduation. We're deeply inspired by his story.

Program graduate interns at Friends–Seattle.

Friends of the Children program graduate reflects on his experience.