We made a promise to Ian*, the same promise we make to each and every child in our program - a Professional Mentor for 12.5 years. No Matter What. Thank you for helping ensure we keep our promise.We have shown up for Ian* - week after week, month after month, year after year - since he joined Friends of the Children-Chicago 6 years ago. We celebrate with him when he scores a touchdown, does well on a school assignment, expresses his emotions, and does a cannonball into the pool. We are also by his side as he navigates mistakes, conflict, grief, peer pressure, and difficult decisions. We encourage and empower him every step of the way and surround him with love and support. We will continue to walk alongside him, no matter what the future holds. With your support of Friends of the Children-Chicago, you also walk alongside Ian as part of his Team of Support and make this is the level of in-depth, intentional, and individualized care possible. You are making a real difference for Chicago's children. One child and one mentor at a time. Thank you! Search