Ohio
Youth Villages provides our Intercept® intensive in-home services program model in Ohio.
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Programs
Provided to Ohio
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Intercept®
Strengthening families to prevent or limit the need for foster care
Our Results
- Overall satisfaction with Youth Villages: 85%
- Youth living at home or independently 1 year after discharge: 84%
- Youth in school and/or employed 1 year after discharge: 96%
- Youth reporting no trouble with the law 1 year after discharge: 85%
Figures represent data gathered in FY21-23 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
Ohio
Fact Sheet
1,163
youth served in Ohio
Help create lasting change in Ohio
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Donate
Your one-time or continuing contribution goes directly to helping children and young adults get the chance they deserve.
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VOLUNTEER
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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.
stories of hope
Helping children and families live successfully
Healing from Within, Blake’s Path to Finding Self Control
Blake struggled with anger for most of his childhood, and as he got older, he became more physical. He attended weekly therapy, but it didn’t have much of an impact on his ability to cope.
Jeremy’s Path to Confidence and Connection
“It’s a life changing experience and it gives you a whole different concept about yourself.” These are the words of Jeremy, a LifeSet participant who felt all odds were against him growing up and into adulthood.
North Carolina’s Growing Stronger Summit
North Carolina held its first-ever Growing Stronger Summit, a two-day event featuring keynote speaker David Ambroz, author and national child welfare and poverty expert.
Sabina builds a better life for her children
Sabina, a single mother of two young girls under the age of 4, entered foster care after she and her sister suffered abuse at home from her parents.
Fostering with pride: Agency trains LGBTQ adults to foster Tennessee children
Foster parents, Mikey and Travis VanZant of Clarksville, TN were featured on Nashville Channel 4’s Friday night news, which was re-aired several times over the weekend and into today.
Ways to prevent parental burnout
Allison Norton, Licensed Program Expert at Youth Villages, spoke with Boston 25 about parental burnout. Allison offers tips for parents on how to manage burnout this summer.
Oregon hosts first Growing Stronger Breakfast raises funds for LifeSet
Youth Villages Oregon hosted their first Growing Stronger Breakfast sponsored by longtime partner, The Standard. Board member Charlie Swindell hosted the event at Multnomah Athletic Club with nearly 100 people in attendance.
Lack of suitable housing shouldn’t destroy a family
Stable housing can make – or break – a family. Due to the state of their single mom’s home, 10 children were at risk of being removed and experiencing the trauma that comes with it.
Middle Tennessee Golf Tournament Breaks Records in support of LifeSet
A record-breaking $100,000 was raised at Youth Villages Middle Tennessee’s 13th annual golf tournament, all of which will go to support young people in the region’s LifeSet program.
Creating an affirming environment for LGBTQ youth
Family acceptance is vital to the mental health of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) youth. Family acceptance is associated with lower rates of depression, anxiety and other mental health issues.
Local Leadership
Ashley Poston
State Manager
John Mooney
Regional Supervisor
LOCATIONS
Franklin County
150 East Wilson Bridge Road, Suite 215
Worthington, OH 43085
Directions
Contact
Phone: 614-368-2630
Fax: 614-368-2631