Georgia
In 2009, Youth Villages merged with Inner Harbour, one of the state’s largest residential treatment centers located on 1,200 wooded acres just outside of Atlanta in Douglasville.
Programs
Provided to Georgia
Intercept®
Strengthening families to prevent or limit the need for foster care
Lifeset™
Helping young adults make a successful transition to adulthood
Residential treatment programs
Research-based therapy for serious emotional and behavioral
Our Results
- Overall satisfaction with Youth Villages: 90%
- Youth living at home or independently 1 year after discharge: 69%
- Youth in school and/or employed 1 year after discharge: 91%
- Youth reporting no trouble with the law 1 year after discharge: 86%
Figures represent data gathered in FY22-24 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
Georgia
Fact Sheet
5,526
youth served in Georgia
Help create lasting change in Georgia
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.
stories of hope
Helping children and families live successfully
Hometown Hero: University of Minnesota alumni transforming lives in Oregon
Minnesota native Noah Gerber is changing the narrative for foster youth in the Portland Metro area. He was raised in St. Paul and pursued a bachelor’s degree in psychology and sociology
Natalie finds her superpower
Natalie, a LifeSet Scholar, wears many hats: a first-generation college student, academic advisor, a mentor for other foster youth, and most importantly, a role model and advocate for her 14-year-old sister.
Solutions to keeping Oregon foster children in stable homes
With a recent federal class action lawsuit settled over the safety of children in Oregon’s foster care system, one of the issues addressed is the quality and number of foster care placements a child experiences.
Intercept helps Victoria identify, work through her feelings
In 2023, Theresa began seeking support for her 8-year-old granddaughter, Victoria. Her family was under a lot of stress from financial hardship, physical health problems and emotional and behavioral aggression from Victoria. She knew they needed additional support, but wanted to make sure she and her husband remained the primary caregivers for Victoria.
LifeSet helps James overcome obstacles and achieve his goals
Youth who age out of foster care often face significant challenges when transitioning to adulthood. They can be at risk for homelessness, unemployment, unstable housing, involvement with the criminal justice system, mental health issues and difficulty accessing education or stable employment.
Donor Spotlight: John Parker And Steve Rook
John Parker and Steve Rook with the Parker-Rook Group at Merrill share how their investment makes a difference
Tennessee Titans Kicks Off Holiday Heroes!
Youth Villages kicked off its annual Holiday Heroes campaign this week with the help of the Tennessee Titans. Players, staff and their family members joined the organization to transform an empty office space into a holiday workshop, which will be filled with thousands of donated toys over the next few weeks.
Local nonprofit aims to spread holiday cheer, lighten financial burden for foster families
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Youth Villages kicked off their annual “Holiday Heroes” campaign on Tuesday morning. Youth Villages is a non-profit that helps foster families.
Youth Villages Georgia transforming residential care through expansion campaign
Youth Villages held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its Inner Harbour campus in Douglasville to commemorate two milestones. The organization celebrated the 15th anniversary of its merger with Inner Harbour
LifeSet teaches Thomas to crush his goals
Meet Thomas (he/him/his), a 19-year-old coastal North Carolina native who is now crushing his goals thanks to the LifeSet program.
Local Leadership
Tanya Anderson
Executive Director, Georgia
As executive director of Georgia, Tanya Anderson is responsible for all of the residential programs that Youth Villages operates in the state. Previously, she served as director of the Inner Harbour Campus in Douglasville, Georgia.
A licensed professional counselor, Anderson holds a master’s degree in psychology from Mississippi College and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi. The Jackson, Mississippi native resides with her husband and daughter in Douglasville, Georgia.
Matt Jarrard
Director of Development Georgia
Alisha Shaw
Director, Georgia Residential Services
Jennifer Bronson
Assistant Director, Georgia Residential Services
Heather Savage
Assistant Director, Georgia Residential Services
Jameta Wheeler
Assistant Director, Community-Based Programs
Local Board
Paul Zachos
Board Chair
Keller Williams Realty
Amy Baillie
Director, Marketing and Business Development
DeNyse Companies
Edwin (Win) Cook
Associate
Djuric Spratt
Don Crampton
Director, Corporate Relations
MUST Ministries
Robb Dillon
CEO
Roof Top Overland
James Harper
Senior Pastor
First Presbyterian Church of Douglasville
Bruce Hein
Global Senior Manager
Market Intelligence at CP Kelco
Brian Holloway
Valuations Principal
Frasier and Deeter
Dara D. Mann
Partner
Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Adrienne Mittons
Paralegal
Kimberly-Clark
Robert Rearden
Partner
Miller Lavoie, LLP
Matt Tarkenton
Executive Vice President
The Tarkenton Companies
LOCATIONS
Atlanta
3 Corporate Blvd., Ste. 118
Atlanta, GA 30329
Directions
Contact
Phone: 470-498-5600
Fax: 470-498-5601
