Our programs support first responder families all across the United States.
No matter what support a first responder family needs, our Foundation is standing by to help the heroes who dedicate their lives to helping others. Our programs include direct financial assistance, mental health support, bereavement grants, college scholarships, and even toys at the holidays.
First Responders Children’s Foundation supports, promotes and facilitates educational activities and programs.
Programs like the NYPD Music Camp, the Gloucester PD Fishing Camp and the Junior First Responders Firefighting Cadet Camp stimulate curiosity, confidence and teach kids the importance of helping others.

Build-A-Bear Foundation Announces New Partnership With First Responders Children’s Foundation
Build-A-Bear Foundation announced today a new partnership with First Responders Children’s Foundation (FRCF), a national 501(c)3 organization dedicated to serving the children of U.S. first responders.

First Responders Children’s Foundation Rings Nasdaq Opening Bell
Jillian Crane, President and CEO of First Responders Children’s Foundation (center in red), is joined by Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) Commissioner Laura Kavanaugh….

‘First Responders Children’s Foundation Nashville Hero Scholarship’ Announced
FRCF announced today that it has created a special scholarship award in the name of Nashville first responders who rushed into action to save children during a tragic shooting at The Covenant School on Monday, March 27th.

Home Clean Heroes Expands Partnership With FRCF To Support First Responder Families
FRCF today announced that its philanthropic partnership with Home Clean Heroes will be expanding in 2023 as the Virginia-based home cleaning company continues its rapid franchise growth.

FRCF Honored With ‘Humanitarian Action & Services’ Silver Medal in 2nd Annual Anthem Awards
New York, Feb. 28 … First Responders Children’s Foundation (FRCF) today announced that it has won the Humanitarian Action &

FRCF Announces Over One Million Dollars in 2023-’24 Scholarship Grants for Children of U.S. First Responders
First Responders Children’s Foundation (FRCF) today announced that over one million dollars in scholarship grants for the 2023-2024 academic year is now available for the children of first responders across America

The Chris & Libby Julien Revocable Trust Makes Substantial Gift to First Responders Children’s Foundation
FRCF is pleased to announce that the Chris & Libby Revocable Trust has made an $870,000 donation to help fund its work on behalf of the children of first responders across America.

Country Music Star Tyler Hubbard Joins Forces With FRCF To Deliver 2,000 Toys to Children at Nashville’s Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
Country Music star Tyler Hubbard, First Responders Children’s Foundation, and leading global toy company Mattel teamed up this week to deliver 2,000 toys to children undergoing treatment at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville, the local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.
How we have helped
Families Helped
Hotel Rooms
Cash Grants
Masks
Holiday Toys
Funerals
College Scholarships
After 20 years, the Foundation continues its significant impact on the country’s first responder community.
In a constantly changing world, our Foundation has targeted its resources to meet the evolving needs of first responders.
The success of our programs and events would not be possible without the generous support of donors like you.
Demonstrate your commitment to first responders–and your local community–by supporting The First Responders Children’s Foundation. Make a difference today.
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