The First Responders Children's Foundation (FRCF) is a national nonprofit organization that provides financial support, scholarships, and mental health counseling to the children and families of first responders who have been injured or lost in the line of duty, or are facing significant financial hardship. Founded in response to the September 11 terrorist attacks—where more than 800 children lost a first responder parent—the organization has since grown into a nationwide charity supporting the families of police officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and 911 dispatchers. The foundation operates several key programs to support these families:

Scholarship Program: Provides educational funding for undergraduate, graduate, and trade school studies, prioritizing children of first responders who have died or been permanently disabled in the line of duty. 

Mental Health Support: The Resiliency Program offers free, confidential counseling to help children cope with the unique stressors, traumas, and dangers associated with their parents' line of work. 

Bereavement & Financial Grants: Provides financial assistance to families experiencing severe hardship due to tragic circumstances, illness, natural disasters, or a line-of-duty death. 

Community Programs: Operates initiatives like the Toy Express (delivering free toys during the holidays) and Junior Cadet/Advocacy Camps that build positive relationships between children and local first-responder.