West Tennessee
In West Tennessee, Youth Villages offers our full continuum of programs helping children with emotional and behavioral problems – Intercept®, MST, Residential Treatment Programs, Foster Care, LifeSetTM, Adoption, Mentoring and Specialized Crisis Services.
Programs
Provided to West Tennessee
Intercept®
Strengthening families to prevent or limit the need for foster care
Residential treatment programs
Intensive support for children with serious emotional and behavioral issues on residential campuses
Lifeset™
Helping young adults make a successful transition to adulthood
Multisystemic Therapy®
For teens who are at-risk of placement out of home due to anti-social behavior
Foster Care
Foster hope with a village behind you.
Adoption
Specialized Crisis Services
Providing specially trained, crisis counselors 24 hours a day
Our Results
- Overall satisfaction with Youth Villages: 94%
- Youth living at home or independently 1 year after discharge: 87%
- Youth in school and/or employed 1 year after discharge: 97%
- Youth reporting no trouble with the law 1 year after discharge: 90.7%
Figures represent data gathered in FY23-25 for all youth served for more than 60 days across all programs.
It was a year of record growth and innovation for Youth Villages.
Additional Resources
West Tennessee
Fact Sheet
196,958
youth served in Tennessee
Help create lasting change in West Tennessee
Donate
Your one-time or continuing contribution goes directly to helping children and young adults get the chance they deserve.
VOLUNTEER
You can provide a direct, positive force in the lives of young people being treated through Youth Villages at our residential campuses and beyond.
Attend an event
Youth Villages events are a great way to support families in your local community and have a great time while you’re doing it.
Mentoring
You can become a powerful, positive force in the life of a child with emotional and behavioral problems.
License plate
Tennessee residents can show their support for Youth Villages with a specialty license plate for cars registered in the state of Tennessee.
stories of hope
Helping children and families live successfully
Youth Villages Scholar Spotlighted on KGW’s Hello, Rose City
Youth Villages in Oregon was recently featured on KGW’s Hello, Rose City, spotlighting DJ, a Youth Villages Scholar, and the skills he gained through the financial literacy program.
Join us for Tacos & Tequila, benefiting Youth Villages
Get ready to indulge in a tantalizing celebration of Mexican flavors at Tacos & Tequila hosted by Urban Restaurant Group and benefiting Youth Villages programs in Oregon!
Texas report explores ways to strengthen extended foster care for older youth
Extended foster care is one of the most important tools states have to support young people as they move into adulthood. When it works well, it provides stability, relationships and practical support at a time when most young adults still depend on family and community.
Mississippi young adult selected for prestigious Congressional foster youth internship program
Youth Villages is proud to announce that Layla Nytes, a participant in its LifeSet™ program, has been selected for the 2026 Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) Foster Youth Internship Program in Washington, D.C.
CCAI Foster Youth Internship
Congratulations to Layla, a LifeSet young adult, on being selected for the CCAI Foster Youth Internship in Washington, D.C. this summer.
New England Donor Spotlight: The Giffords
Our family is always on the lookout for nonprofit partners doing meaningful, high-impact work. Our philanthropic team at Bank of America introduced us to Youth Villages, and it immediately felt like a perfect fit.
A day in the life Madi Harp, licensed program expert
As a licensed program expert (LPE) with Youth Villages, Madi Harp often acts as the team’s beloved ‘work mom.’ Her role is dedicated to supporting young adults facing mental health challenges.
Local expert explains how music can relieve stress for students
With spring break ending and summer break ahead, this time of year can lead to student burnout. But there’s an easy solution… music!
Devin finds independence with LifeSet
At 20 years old, Devin now feels confident about the future he is building and has strong faith in his direction. Growing up, he spent time in foster homes and under the care of the Department of Children and Families (DCF).
Welcoming a new sibling into the family
Welcoming a new child into the family is an adjustment for parents and siblings. This transition is difficult for children welcoming a sibling for the first time, who are used to having a lot of individualized attention.
On your mark!
Now is a perfect time to register for the highly anticipated Annual YV5K!
October 3, 2026
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Local Leadership
Charmaine Kromer
Chief Operations Officer for Community-based Programs, Tennessee
Kromer joined Youth Villages in 1996 and has worked as a family counselor, clinical supervisor, regional supervisor and director in the organization. Before joining Youth Villages, Kromer worked in special education and as a therapist in a psychiatric hospital setting.
Stephanie Pugh
Executive Director, Community-based Programs and Community Violence Intervention Programs
Angela McCrady
Program Director
Local Board
Desiree Allen
Founder,
She’s a Victor
Preston Butts
Founder and CEO,
MEM10 Consulting
Betsy Gilliland
Tax Practice Leader,
BDO USA, P.C.
John Goode
Vice President,
Christian Brothers High School
Ruby Hancock
Partner,
KPMG
Thomas Holmes, Jr.
Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer,
Evolve Bank
Matt Johnson
Managing Director,
Seacap Advisors
John Paul Kavin
Community Relations Manager,
Southern Security Federal Credit Union
Arianna Poindexter
Anchor
Action News 5
Leslie Tate
Manager of Client Success,
Signet
Angie Ware
Executive VP/ Co-Owner,
Coldwell Banker Collins-Maury REALTORS
Jon Wright
CFO,
Diversified Trust
LOCATIONS
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
3320 Brother Blvd
Memphis, TN 38133
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Contact
Phone: 901-251-5000
Fax: 901-251-5001
Shelby Oaks Office
5515 Shelby Oaks Drive
Memphis, TN 38134
Directions
Contact
Phone: 901-252-7600
Fax: 901-252-7680
Jackson
24 Weatherford Square
Jackson, TN 38305
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Contact
Phone: 731-660-6760
Fax: 731-661-9152
Dyersburg
1865 US Hwy 51 Byp N.
Dyersburg, TN 38024
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Contact
Phone: 731-288-4600
Fax: 731-288-4650
Dickson
318 College Street
Dickson, TN 37055
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