About UFC
United Friends of the Children is dedicated to the premise that foster youth deserve a successful adulthood.
Through our Housing and Education Programs, foster youth are provided with the opportunity to graduate from high school, attend and graduate from college, get a job, find housing and have a support system that moves them gradually towards independence.
Our goal is that the youth in our programs not only survive, but that they thrive.
President
Polly Williams
BA, Political Science, Colorado College
Polly Williams was named President of United Friends of the Children in January, 2001. Since that time she has overseen the completion of two strategic plans, a restructuring of staff roles and responsibilities, and the implementation of two new programs at UFC. Polly’s professional background encompasses both nonprofit management and corporate experience. Prior to joining United Friends, she was the Director of Development (responsible for project and construction management) for Catellus Development Corporation in Los Angeles. She has also held a number of executive director and senior management positions with the Music Center of Los Angeles County, the World Cup 1994 Organizing Committee and the Getty House Restoration Foundation.
Board + Staff
I can honestly declare that the staffs’ genuine compassion makes UFC what it is: a haven and a family for thousands of children and youth.”
UFC Staff Member + College Sponsorship Recipient