This year has brought significant change for Tina*, a bright and thoughtful youth in our Missoula program. She is now attending her fourth school in the past year—including two school changes in just the last month—and is navigating sudden housing instability after a storm damaged her family’s living space. Despite these challenges, Tina continues to show remarkable resilience and courage.

With support from her Friend, Brittnie, Tina has started individual therapy sessions with Kelsey, our Lead Therapist, through our in-house behavioral health clinic, and is also participating in on-site group therapy to build connections and strengthen coping skills alongside her peers.

Through consistent, relationship-based mentoring and integrated mental health support, we are ensuring Tina has steady, trusted adults walking beside her—providing stability, care, and encouragement as she continues to grow.

*Friends of the Children changes names of youth when sharing stories of impact. We do not pair photos of youth with their stories