ABOUT US
 

FOR THE CHILDREN FOUNDATION (FTC), is an IRS approved non-profit, located in Scottsdale, AZ.  FTC is not affiliated with any religion or political perspective.  

The mission of FTC is to globally transform children’s lives through fostering the individual worth and purpose of every child by promoting positive messages, productions and programs that inspire, uplift, and nurture the Spirit of children and all people that impact children, and to compassionately serve those in need. 

Life has changed dramatically for children in the past fifty years. It is lived at an accelerated pace with more demands on parents and children, frequent exposure to trauma and violence, and increasingly intense experiences in all areas of life.  The family structure has changed for a great many.  Divorce, Step Families, Single Parent Homes, Dual Careers, and Multiple Re-locations during childhood have dramatically altered the experience of growing up in today’s world.   This disconnectedness is occurring with less time for interactions between parents and their children. 

Life has also changed for parents.  There are far more demands on our time.  We are expected to ignore the clock if we want to get ahead.  We live further from work requiring long commutes.  Many no longer enjoy the support of extended family. The media has become a significant teacher to our children and youth often delivering messages that aren’t consistent with parents’ teachings. 

In the    past, children were taught about appropriate behavior by their parents and other adults in their families. These messages were often reinforced by churches, schools and neighbors.  Communities enjoyed a shared sense of right and wrong.  However, during the past fifty years, all of the above cultural changes have negatively impacted the parent/child relationship. 

There has been much finger pointing as to who/what is to blame. Undoubtedly, all of the above are potential factors. There is agreement that to be a child today is widely different than even a generation ago. Parents often feel ill equipped to help their children grow up safely and with appropriate values.  Children are growing up too quickly with the innocence of childhood lost. Parents, teachers, corporations, and policy makers are seeking answers to the difficult questions that arise around raising our children.