A diverse group of young adults with lived experience in child welfare systems came together to share their experiences and push for the services and support that all transition-age foster youth need in Washington, D.C., recently.
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Charlie tackles challenges with support from Youth Villages
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, and raised in Wilmington, North Carolina, 21-year-old Charlie has experienced a multitude of traumatic incidents as he tried to navigate his own experiences.
Youth Villages Oregon partners with KATU for all day fundraising campaign
Youth Villages Oregon partnered with news station KATU to host a one-day fundraising campaign featuring powerful stories of youth aging out of foster care.
LifeSet leads Abby on a journey from darkness to a bright future
A recent National Alliance on Mental Health study stated that nearly 20% of high school students reported serious thoughts of suicide, and 9% tried to take their lives.
Sizzling Summer Kick Off Party
Youth Villages started summer off HOT! On June 13, the Youth Villages Leadership Council held a Summer Kick Off Event to benefit our Backpack Heroes campaign.
Youth Villages Spring Celebration Raises $1.1 Million
The Force was strong at the Youth Villages Spring Celebration Gala on May 4 where the organization raised $1.1 million to support the LifeSet program.
Intercept specialists bring creativity to clinical methods
When working with children experiencing behavioral and mental health challenges, a little creativity goes a long way. And for Intercept specialist Noah Galiffi-Caster, making a connection with the young people he works with is often a key to success.
A look into what it’s like to be a foster parent during Foster Care Awareness month
Brian and Michelle Armstrong already had an interest in becoming a foster home, but their desire was piqued when Brian reached out to do a Youth Villages story on Adoption Awareness Month in November 2021
BottRadio – National Foster Care Awareness Month
May is National Foster Care Awareness Month, and Youth Villages was invited to go on BottRadio…
‘Children just need parents’ Morristown couple hoping to inspire more foster parents
Tim and Mary Molamphy have served as foster caregivers for nearly 30 years. Over that time, they have been on a journey…