Friends of the Children - Houston is on a mission to break the cycle of generational poverty. Our vision is that one day, every child in Houston who is at highest risk of the long-term effects of childhood adversity, like foster care, will have a Friend – a long-term, salaried professional mentor who stays with them from pre-school through high school graduation – 12+ years, no matter what. Thank you for providing crucial support to make this life-changing work possible!