Every child needs a special relationship with a caring adult.
That's what Friends for Youth is all about. Children must choose to participate in the program. After a thorough application and screening process, volunteers are matched with these youth and commit to a one-year program of friendship and mentoring. Independent research has confirmed that Friends for Youth is making a difference in the lives of the children we serve. Youth in our program increase their self- esteem, raise their level of academic achievement, decrease their problem behaviors and broaden their horizons for future educational and vocational activities Friends for Youth has been recognized with a great many local and national awards over the years, including the Bay Area Award for Management Excellence and a President's Volunteer Action citation.