Friends of the Children was founded in Portland but it’s since grown to four chapters in Oregon and a total of 26 chapters across the country. The nonprofit pairs mentors with children and youth, many of whom are in foster care. The mentors are paid and stay in the child's life long term, or as the organization puts it, “12+ years, no matter what.” Those elements make the model unique in the nation, and their results are marked, with significantly lower rates of dropping out of high school, teen pregnancy and involvement in the criminal justice system. That impact has been recognized and boosted by a $44 million dollar grant from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The executive director of Friends of the Children’s Portland's chapter, Traci Rossi, says that this money will go toward further enriching the lives of those who already have mentors and significantly expanding the number of children served. We hear more from Rossi about the nonprofit’s model and how the new funding will be used.