United Friends of the Children 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. UFC has two direct service departments: Housing and Education. The Pathways Program provides transition-aged youth with housing and support services as they seek to obtain stable and secure housing and employment. The College Readiness Program provides seventh through twelfth grade foster youth with academic counseling and support to help them graduate from high school and attend a four-year college. The College Sponsorship Program provides academic, personal and financial support to foster youth to help them graduate from a four-year college. 

Our goal is that the youth in our programs not only survive, but that they thrive.

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United Friends of the Children

Matthew Strieker

Angela Carter-Blackshear

Sarah Christian

Preston Brooks

Nancy Daly

Martha Stewart

Lauren Fujiu

Kimberly Rosenblum

Jaye Toellner Rogovin

Cathleen Cull

Derric J. Johnson

Angela Blackshear

The Leadership Team at United Friends of the Children, comprising roles such as the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Programs and Policy Officer, and Chief Operating Officer(s), is responsible for setting strategic direction, overseeing program effectiveness, and ensuring organizational sustainability. This team collaborates to guide and support the Housing and Education programs, advocate for policy changes, and foster a community dedicated to empowering foster youth on their path to self-sufficiency.

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