Equipping Young Parents
Educating Children
Building Strong Families
Every gift you give provides educational classes, resources, and encouragement to help young parents and their children overcome challenges and build a stronger future.
Since 2008, Fristers has been dedicated to helping teen and young parents build healthy and stable lives and families through educational classes and workshops, mentoring, case management, and the support of a caring community. Surrounded with a robust support system, young parents are graduating high school, enrolling in college and vocational training, securing employment, building healthy relationships, and learning how to be successful parents. Children are improving their developmental, social and educational gains. Families are being strengthened.
What Sets Us Apart
- Fristers’ two-generation model of care addresses the needs of the parent and child simultaneously, ensuring critical developmental windows are not lost while empowering parents to grow and thrive.
- Fristers has built long-standing, strategic partnerships in the community to amplify impact and increase organizational efficiency.
- Fristers is committed to evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, and an inclusive, faith-friendly approach.
- 100% of Fristers graduates have earned their high school diploma compared to the 50% national average.
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Are You a Young Parent?
We are here to help.
Our programs are FREE and NON-JUDGMENTAL. We provide a SAFE and SUPPORTIVE space where you can learn, grow, and gain the skills to thrive as a parent.
Refer a Parent
We offer programs and services throughout Orange County for moms, dads, and couples. If you know a young parent in need, we welcome your referrals. All services are free. Dinner and childcare are included. Transportation is available to those who qualify.
Programs & Services
FOR YOUNG MOMS
FOR YOUNG COUPLES
Couples Group
Educating couples on building healthy relationships and creating a strong foundation for their families.
Success Stories
About Us
At Fristers, we are fueled by faith and committed to transforming the lives of teen parents by providing the education, resources, and support they need to build healthy, stable families.
Our Partners
The 2025 Impact Report
In 2025 we impacted the lives of 256 parents and 305 children. As we look back on the year, we give thanks to everyone who made our mission possible. We could not do what we do without the generosity and kindness of our community of supporters.