digital, Author at Youth Villages

Child Trends research summary brings clarity to how systems support young people leaving foster care

Feb 12, 2026

For leaders working to support young people leaving foster care, the challenge is often not only gaps in research, but also how fragmented and uneven the evidence can be across systems and settings.

A new approach to child welfare accountability focuses on outcomes

Feb 12, 2026

For years, the Child and Family Services Review has been a core way states assess safety, permanency and well-being in their child welfare systems.

Beyond the scoreboard: Helping kids cope when losing hurts

Feb 10, 2026

When it comes to playing sports and rooting for your favorite team or athlete, losing is part of the equation.

Alex’s journey: building a bright future with LifeSet

Feb 6, 2026

“She was basically an angel for me; always there and came out to support me whenever I needed it.” Those are the words of Alex, an ambitious 21-year-old who faced challenges early in his life.

Lauryn finds family in her community

Feb 4, 2026

For LifeSet young adult Lauryn, family is more than just biological ties; it’s the people she’s met in her journey.

Youth Villages opens door to new life for Kauna

Feb 3, 2026

When Kauna was just 11 months old, she and her mother were caught in gunfire while sitting on a porch. Her mother died. Kauna survived, and her childhood was forever changed.

Leading on and off the field: Elijah turns challenges into wins

Feb 2, 2026

At just 18 years old, Elijah is a jack-of-all-trades: senior, club member, football team captain and yes, student body president, who will give a speech at his high school graduation in June.