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Sofia’s story: Parenting a parent, breaking the cycle

Sofia’s story: Parenting a parent, breaking the cycle

At 16, Sofia entered foster care as a new mother with nowhere else to go. Her own home hadn’t been a safe or supportive environment, kicking her out when she got pregnant. With no guardian to return to after giving birth, she found herself in foster care, raising a baby in an unfamiliar home.

Finding her thread: Nicky gains independence and financial stability

Finding her thread: Nicky gains independence and financial stability

Unlike their peers, many young people who have foster care often lack basic financial literacy skills. While some of these skills are taught in school or other programs, many former foster youth missed out on learning skills such as budgeting, opening bank accounts or filing taxes.

2025 Red Kite Nite

2025 Red Kite Nite

On May 1, the Youth Villages community gathered in Boston for Red Kite Nite, the annual gala supporting the LifeSet program. Thanks to the generosity of supporters, this year’s event raised more than $850,000, helping bring LifeSet to every young adult who needs it.

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