Ary and other LifeSet participants shared their COVID-19 experiences with congressional representatives to advocate for targeted relief for older foster youth during the crisis and its recovery.
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Mission to place kids in foster care continues despite pandemic, Youth Villages says
Even during this pandemic, the push for foster families continues. “We are still pushing to get as many families as we can to become foster families.
Tips for getting off to a good start this school year
The beginning of the school year can stir up a variety of emotions in children and young adults. What is exciting for some is a source of debilitating angst for others. Your support and collaboration are key components of a successful school year.
Youth Villages adds managing director of development for regional growth
Youth Villages today announced Ken Kimble as its new managing director of development for regional growth.
How to manage bullying behaviors: A guide for parents and caregivers.
Every day at Youth Villages, we are charged with helping children who have experienced trauma. They may have been abused or neglected or witnessed domestic or other violence in their homes or neighborhoods. Recently, our country has experienced terrible tragedies, and many parents are searching for healthy, productive ways to talk with their children about what happened.
How to talk to your children about traumatic events
Every day at Youth Villages, we are charged with helping children who have experienced trauma. They may have been abused or neglected or witnessed domestic or other violence in their homes or neighborhoods. Recently, our country has experienced terrible tragedies, and many parents are searching for healthy, productive ways to talk with their children about what happened.
My Fostering Story: An interview with foster and adoptive parent Brooke Thames
Brooke Thames, and her husband Murray, have been fostering with Youth Villages for over four years. During that time, they have opened their home up to 15 children and have adopted three of these children with the hope of adding more to their family.
YVLifeSet™ program celebrates 50 graduates in Middle Tennessee
The YVLifeSet program in Middle Tennessee recently held its annual graduation party at the Nashville office to celebrate a record 50 high school and college graduates in 2019.
Cheers to Our Volunteers celebrates a year of service
Youth Villages of Middle Tennessee celebrated this year’s volunteers at the annual Cheers to Our Volunteers at Fat Bottom Brewery in West Nashville.
Record Breaking Year at annual Vanderbilt MBA Golf Classic
The 8th annual Vanderbilt MBA Golf Classic broke records and raised more than $60,000 for the YVLifeSet program.