The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is accelerating state and tribal use of seven evidence-based in-home services/home visiting programs as part of its drive to achieve a foster home-to-child ratio greater than 1:1 in every state.
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Georgia MATCH effort helps families find the right support sooner
Nick, 17, had been living in hotels around Atlanta with his mom and two siblings for more than a year. There was physical and emotional abuse, food insecurity, prevalent substance abuse, and very little structure or supervision. Diagnosed with ADHD and intellectual disabilities, Nick started acting out. He was suspended from school twice in just a few weeks, took his mother’s car without permission and refused his medication.
New Jersey looks to build a workforce designed for older youth
Supporting older youth in foster care requires a different kind of workforce. Young people ages 16 to 23 are moving toward adulthood while navigating questions about housing, education, employment, relationships and permanency. Traditional case management structures do not always give staff the time or flexibility to meet their needs in a meaningful way.
More than an outfit: Georgia LifeSet youth learn how confidence shows up
Dressing for success, from head to toe and all points in between, is more about capturing the air of positivity than showing off the hottest designer gear and bling.
From Scrubs to Foster Care
Conzy Mitchell, nurse manager, was recently featured in Memphis Parent, where her work as a nurse at Youth Villages was highlighted alongside her personal commitment as a foster care parent.
I aged out of foster care with life skills. Not all kids do. | Opinion
Youth Villages was featured in the Courier Journal through an op-ed by Ali Massengill, Kentucky’s state manager.
Crowded Table brings together churches to assist foster families
A NewsChannel 5 story featuring Crowded Table’s partnership with foster parent Joseph Morton, who has opened up his home to teen boys for the last 12 years. The coverage shows how Crowded Table supports Morton and other foster families by mobilizing churches to...
Rewriting her story: Ashley’s courage through grief and adversity
At 19, Ashley is moving forward with confidence as she shapes her future on her terms. She lives independently, is in her first semester at Fayetteville Technical Community College and works part time while preparing for a career in respiratory therapy and nursing.
Edana finds independence with LifeSet: A New England Success Story
Edana has learned that growth doesn’t require perfect conditions; only resilience, support and the courage to keep going. Growing up, Edana’s childhood was marked by instability. When she was seven, her older brother was removed from their home. By the time she was...
Youth Villages Scholar Spotlighted on KGW’s Hello, Rose City
Youth Villages in Oregon was recently featured on KGW’s Hello, Rose City, spotlighting DJ, a Youth Villages Scholar, and the skills he gained through the financial literacy program.