Andrea* was referred to our LifeSet program through a local therapy clinic. Instead of enjoying high school, she was struggling with the death of a parent, intense bullying at school, and severe anxiety attacks. Her school ID card picture was taken the day after she discharged from the clinic and serves as a painful reminder of how bad things had become and how far she had to go to achieve her goals…
After nearly two years of work from the Children & Youth with Specialized Needs Work Group (CYSN), Oregon State Senate Bill 1 and the accompanying Senate Bill 221 passed the legislative assembly with universal support this past session. These legislative efforts include more than $30 million investment in services to support this vulnerable population and a system of care oversight council to assure accountability…
For many children in Tennessee, a foster home provides a pathway to permanency as they move from out-of-home placements to their biological families or to adoption. In fact, many of our foster parents choose to adopt if a child cannot go home with relatives. Donna...
Youth Villages’ intensive in-home services program, Intercept, often is used to safely reunite families after children have experienced foster care. This is so important because children need stability to have their best chance at long-term success…
Youth Villages today announced Ken Kimble as its new managing director of development for regional growth.
The YVLifeSet program in Middle Tennessee recently held its annual graduation party at the Nashville office to celebrate a record 50 high school and college graduates in 2019.
Youth Villages today announced John Norris as its new General Counsel and managing director of the organization’s legal department.
D'Kerio Shares Story of Struggle and Regaining Hope at Youth Villages Bartlett Campus GraduationD'Kerio after his speech at Bartlett Campus' Graduation When D’Kerio was 16 years old, he came to Youth Villages’ Bartlett Campus for help after experiencing sexual...
YVLifeSet Helps Dylan Ride the Waves of Life Toward SuccessPeople often gawk at Dylan as he rides through North Shore towns on one wheel.Dylan became involved with the Department of Children and Families when he was 13. There was physical abuse at home. He quit...
Spring Celebration Raises Nearly $1m to Support YVLifeSet, Honors Board Member Kevin Tabb, M.D., of Beth Israel Lahey HealthKevin Tabb (left) receives a gift onstage during Youth Villages' Spring Celebration.Youth Villages Massachusetts and New Hampshire honored Kevin...