 In July, 2012, Friends of the Family lost a tireless champion when Alan Kaplan, husband of FOF Executive Director Susan Kaplan, passed away. In his honor we established the Alan Kaplan Memorial Fund which will provide an annual scholarship for a deserving young person who has made notable achievements toward creating a successful future for their family with the help of FOF programs. Read more…
If you would like to make a contribution to the Alan Kaplan Memorial Fund, please click here.
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 The 2012 Families Matter Benefit, held on Thursday, November 29, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, was a great success. The event, celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Friends of the Family, was attended by over 200 guests and raised over $180,000 for the organization’s roster of effective family strengthening and support programs. Read more…
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Friends of the Family is among the most highly regarded family resource centers in Southern California. The organization provides a safety net of support for families as they struggle to care for their children in the face of multiple challenges including poverty, community violence, isolation, language barriers, and inadequate schools. Read more |
Our organization serves more than 5,000 family members each year with a range of programs that result in improved family and community health, educational readiness and achievement, family economic self-sufficiency, and community unity. Learn more |
Our vision is the creation of vibrant communities where all children and families thrive and succeed. We work to help families foster resilient and joyful children who will be able to realize whatever unique potential of mind, body, and spirit he or she possesses. See more |
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