Futures for Children

More then 40 Years of Academic Success for American Indian Youth

Since 1968, Futures for Children has provided mentoring, training, and programs in Hopi, Navajo, and New Mexico Pueblo tribal communities to more than 20,000 American Indian students and their families.

Futures for Children provides educational services through our Three Circles of Support: Mentorship, Youth Leadership, and Families in Action. More than 180 volunteers from tribal communities work with Futures for Children to deliver and monitor the programs and to encourage educational success for their children. Over 1,200 mentors worldwide provide support and encouragement to promote positive educational achievements.

Unfortunately, across the country many American Indian children miss out; schools on American Indian reservations have the highest teacher turnover; resources are severely limited. Less than 4% of American Indians hold college degrees.

Futures has a history of success: 98% of Friendship students are promoted or graduate high school; 54% of Futures' students go on to college or post-secondary educational pursuits.