Friends of the Family
Cause Area
- Advocacy & Human Rights
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Crisis Support
- Justice & Legal
Location
16861 Parthenia St.North Hills, CA 91343 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The mission of Friends of the Family is to foster strong, self-sufficient families, joyful and resilient children, and vibrant communities by providing respectful, responsive family support programs in the greater Los Angeles area. The organization seeks to provide services and activities designed to build strong families, improve productive outcomes for children, help teens become self-sufficient adults, promote self-sustaining employment, curb violence, and promote community involvement.
Description
Friends of the Family is a comprehensive family resource center known for pioneering innovative, practical programs where families are recognized as central to a child’s well being and are supported to build on their skills and strengths. Founded in 1972, the organization is a safety net of support for over 5,000 community members each year.