Friends for Youth (FFY) | 1,328 followers on LinkedIn. Transforming lives through the power of mentoring since 1979. | Friends for Youth is a mentoring services program provides mentoring and enrichment activities for marginalized youth in San Mateo and northern Santa Clara county. There are currently two programs: 1-to-1 mentoring and a school-based mentoring program. By facilitating positive and meaningful relationships between adult volunteers and youth, we make our community and better place for all.