Ready to Have Fun? The 2025 Superhero 5k is April 26th! Starting in:

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Friends of Children
What We Do

Friends of Children of Brevard County, Inc. (Friends) is a long standing 501 C3 that financially assists abused children in Brevard County who have been removed from their home due to unsafe conditions resulting from abuse, abandonment and/or neglect. Brevard County has approximately 1,000 of these vulnerable children.

Many of these children leave their home with very few personal possessions and are placed with a relative, family friend, or neighbor. These interim caregivers may not have the financial means to sufficiently provide for these children in a manner that provides normalcy. Those that are not placed with relatives or friends are placed in foster care or a group home where there is even less normalcy.

When these vulnerable and traumatized children have unmet needs Friends steps in, routinely disbursing funds for clothing, underwear, shoes, diapers, car seats, strollers, holiday gifts and even beds. Friends provides funds for the needs of children not provided by other agencies. Although a new bed unit isn’t something to get excited about when you are a 10-year-old, sleeping on a real bed rather than an air mattress is still important. Friends is also committed to providing children in the care and supervision of the court the same summer break activities provided by intact families. These vulnerable children deserve access to normal childhood activities, camps, swimming, sports and more.

Friends board members are volunteers, receiving no compensation. Additionally, more than half of the board members volunteer as Guardians ad Litem who are actively engaged in child advocacy. Friends prides itself on maintaining a low overhead. Funds received from this foundation will be used to provide personal items needed for vulnerable children such as clothing, shoes, school supplies, diapers, and more.

   
Become a Sponsor
Become a Sponsor
Sponsorship opportunities are available, reach out to us for questions or to secure your spot. Click here for more information or please contact Kathy at 321-247-9717 or email her at [email protected]
Sponsor A Child
Sponsor A Child
Your $20 donation allows a local foster child to register for the Super Hero Run. Please consider sponsoring one child for $20, 10 children for $200 or a donation of any amount! Contact Kathy at 321-247-9717 or email her at [email protected].
Volunteer
Volunteer
It takes a village to make this event successful. Volunteers are not only needed the day of the event but the week leading up to it. We have volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups. Click here for more information.

RUN WITH THE SUPERHEROES

Become a superhero for the day,
while helping Brevard's littlest victims.

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