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.
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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.
Youth Villages was featured in the Courier Journal through an op-ed by Ali Massengill, Kentucky’s state manager.
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...
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 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 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.
Get ready to indulge in a tantalizing celebration of Mexican flavors at Tacos & Tequila hosted by Urban Restaurant Group and benefiting Youth Villages programs in Oregon!
Extended foster care is one of the most important tools states have to support young people as they move into adulthood. When it works well, it provides stability, relationships and practical support at a time when most young adults still depend on family and community.