Kentucky
Youth Villages, in collaboration with the Kentucky Department of Community Based Services (DCBS), provides LifeSet™ to eligible youth ages 17 – 22 in the Louisville and Lexington areas (and surrounding counties) of Kentucky who meet the following criteria (eligible until 23rd birthday):
- Are in one of the following placements: DCBS foster home, relative/family home, kinship/fictive kin placement or living in a dorm on a college campus within LifeSet service area(s).
- Exited custody or extended commitment between the ages of 18 – 22.
- Are currently committed to DCBS (or extended commitment) and are not already receiving DCBS funded case management services.
To learn more about eligibility and referral criteria, please email KYLifeSet@youthvillages.org.
Programs
Provided to Kentucky
Lifeset™
Helping young adults make a successful transition to adulthood
Our Results
- Youth living at home or independently 1 year after discharge: 94%
- Youth in school and/or employed 1 year after discharge: 86%
- Youth reporting no trouble with the law 1 year after discharge: 88%
- Overall satisfaction with Youth Villages: 92%
Figures represent data gathered in FY19 for all youth served for more than 60 days across all programs.
It was a year of record growth and innovation for Youth Villages.
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stories of hope
Helping children and families live successfully
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A Lifeline of Hope
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Mentors provide positive experience for our youth
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Organization is the key
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When twins Jordan and Devan Brown were in the LifeSet program, Youth Villages paired them with mentors. Instead of just sending someone their way, the twins were allowed to list some qualities they wanted in their mentors.
A Gamechanger for Mental Health
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Local Leadership
José (Joe) Arroyo
Regional Supervisor, Kentucky
Alexis Benscoter
Clinical Supervisor, Louisville
Mallory Bateman
Clinical Supervisor, Lexington
LOCATIONS
Lexington
4071 Tates Creek Centre Drive, Suite 206
Lexington, KY 40517
Directions
Contact
Phone: 859-972-7150
Email: KYLifeSet@youthvillages.org
Louisville
10503 Timberwood Circle, Suite 100
Louisville, KY 40223
Directions
Contact
Email: KYLifeSet@youthvillages.org
