Youth today are struggling with multiple issues from their self concept to grades to substance abuse and crime.  Friends of Children of Walla Walla is our local response to the need for mentoring in our community. 

We provide one on one relationships to connect adults with children in friendship.   The Friends organization believes all children benefit from a relationship with a caring adult outside the home who offers support and encouragement. Our adult volunteers spend an hour per week with their young friend for at least one year.  Many relationships continue on past graduation from Friends.

 

Relationships create continuing cycles of hope and promise.  Relationships provide positive influences for individual children toward bonding and attachment.  As a result, individuals, families and communities are strengthened.

 

Did you know?

60% of adult friends are female but 25% of the children waiting are girls

40% of adult friends are male but 75% of the children waiting are boys