Youth Villages Oregon was featured on Hello Rose City, highlighting the financial literacy program offered for ILP and LifeSet participants.
Blog Articles
A new beginning: Youth Villages partners with Titans for luncheon with those aging out of foster system
Recently, five young adults who aged out of foster care at 18 got on a stage at Nissan Stadium to share their experience transitioning to adulthood without a family support system.
Fourth Grader Sets and Achieves Goals Through Youth Villages’ Foster Care Program
To protect the privacy of children in the foster care system, the names and identifying details have been changed. In 2022, 8-year-old Tommy entered the foster care program at Youth Villages with concerns of needing life-long assistance due to developmental delays....
Historically Black Colleges and Universities Produce Generations of Leaders in the Mental Health Space
Youth Villages is a leader in the mental health space for children and families. The driving force behind our impact is the passionate and determined staff who come from all over with a shared mission to help children, young adults and their families live...
Finding purpose and giving back with volunteer Lelani Foster
Lelani Foster is one of Youth Villages’ most seasoned Job Prep volunteer career coaches. Her journey with us started 14 years ago when she joined the very first Job Prep workshop in Woburn, MA as a volunteer career coach.
Brayden regains his voice, support systems through Independent Living Program
Brayden regains his voice, support systems through Independent Living Program. As a 20-year-old, Brayden looks back on the day that transformed his outlook on life.
LifeSet helps Tyra use her voice to advocate for others
For youth aging out of foster care without support, the future can be daunting. Some young people experience homelessness, poverty, domestic abuse and involvement with law enforcement.
Rising Above: NicFelix Navigates the Road to Independence
Children who grow up in foster care often face intense challenges at a young age. And by the time they reach adulthood, accomplishing goals and making it on their own can feel nearly impossible. That’s why programs like LifeSet are so important for young adults aging out of state care.
Youth Villages announces Lived Experience Impact Grants
Youth Villages has announced its Lived Experience Impact Grant recipients for 2024. These grants support organizations led by individuals with lived experience in child welfare systems who are improving outcomes for transition-age young people through programming, advocacy and systems reform.
How can I keep my kids safe online?
For many of us, it’s hard to recall the days before the existence of the internet and today, there are multiple generations who will never know a world without constant, immediate and instant updates.