Best Brothers Forever

The same amount of special As a Sibling Support Specialist at Friends of Karen, my favorite part of the job is working with all the unique and wonderful families to whom we provide support. Though each is unique and special, at the heart of each family is shared love, fierce and strong, for their precious children. How fortunate we are…

Sibling Art

Art is a natural way for children to express themselves, especially when the words get stuck or language isn’t enough. With the guidance from our Sibling Support Specialists (Licensed Creative Arts Therapists and Certified Child Life Specialists)
Friends of Karen children use art to tell their stories, to act as a bridge to communicate with their families.

Francisco Barrenechea

Francisco is a Vice President in the Structured Lending and Special Situations group at Morgan Stanley. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley’s Investment Banking Division and as a management consultant at McKinsey & Company. Francisco holds a BS in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Tec de Monterrey (Mexico) and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. In his spare time, he enjoys playing soccer, skiing, reading and traveling.