Twenty years of steady, positive change in New Jersey’s child welfare system yielded results: fewer than 3,000 children are now in foster care, the lowest number in state records.
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A place to call home
When Angela received a phone call one Monday evening, she didn’t realize how much her life would change. On the other end of the line was Jenna, a specialist from Youth Villages
In Kentucky, libraries open new doors to family stability
Four libraries across Kentucky are finding new ways to strengthen families and prevent unnecessary foster care placements
Tennessee and Idaho increase extended foster care to age 23
Earlier this year, young people in Tennessee gained more time and support as they move from foster care to adulthood. A new state law increases eligibility for the Extended Foster Care.
Never Judge a Book by Its Cover: Mia’s Journey to Independence
Most people have heard the phrase, “never judge a book by its cover.” That sentiment rings especially true for the young people served by Youth Villages.
Healing at home: Intercept helps family rebuild after loss
Living conditions deeply influence the well-being of children and their families. Habitat for Humanity highlights that a child’s home environment significantly affects their physical, cognitive and emotional development.
Applications open for Youth Villages Opportunity Grants
Youth Villages has announced a new round of Opportunity Grants to support states interested in adding or expanding its evidence-based program models, LifeSet™ and Intercept®.
Sydney Hunt’s mentoring journey with Youth Villages
When she moved to Memphis, Sydney Hunt was looking for more than a new address. She was searching for a way to truly connect with her new city. That opportunity came through the Youth Villages Chris Crye Mentoring Program.
Entrepreneurship, scholarship and Killer Mike take center stage at Georgia peer-to-peer event
Fail forward. Start with your why. Discover your strengths – and learn how to turn them into something sustainable and profitable. These were just a few of the powerful messages shared during Youth Villages Georgia’s DayOne College and Entrepreneur event for local LifeSet participants
LifeSet young adults discover new paths in nature
On Aug. 21, nearly 40 LifeSet participants gathered for a special experience hosted by Mass Audubon’s Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary in Lincoln, Massachusetts.