United Friends of the Children is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bettering the lives of foster children and to supporting former foster youth in their journey to become successful, independent adults. Through its programs, advocacy efforts and direct involvement with youth, UFC seeks to be a catalyst for change.

In 2009-2010, UFC continued to enhance the clinical capacity of our Pathways staff through strategic hiring and training. We are continuing to serve more youth through the expansion of Pathways and the development of new housing sites.  > Over 300 foster youth received housing, referral, alumni and other services through the Pathways Program.   A Clinical Supervisor was hired to provide support to the counseling staff and coordination of overall program compliance. UFC continues to invest in additional professionals including an on-site therapist.  > 700 hours of mental health services were provided to Pathways residents and alumni.   Every student who entered our College Readiness Program in 2004 and received six years of services and support, graduated from high school. They are all going to college and over half were accepted into our College Sponsorship Program.  > Over 300 foster youth received services and support to help them graduate from high school and attend and graduate from college through the College Readiness and College Sponsorship Programs.   > 39% increase in College Readiness students served. > 100% of our first class of College Readiness students graduated from high school and they are all headed to two or four-year colleges.   Forty new students and four transfer students will receive financial support and services to attend and graduate from four-year colleges. Seven of the new students are from our recent class of College Readiness graduates. > 30% increase in Sponsorship students admitted.