Twelve children officially joined their forever families in an adoption event hosted by Governor Bill Lee and First Lady Maria at the Governor’s Mansion this May.
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Youth Villages names Nicholas Vescovo as executive advisor to the CEO
Memphis, Tenn. (June 30, 2025) – Youth Villages today announced the addition of Nicholas “Nic” Vescovo as executive advisor to CEO Patrick Lawler.
7 Things Elementary-Age Kids Worry About the Most, According to a Child Psychologist
Like adults, children naturally worry. Our Director of Specialized Services in New England, Jacque Cutillo, Ph.D., LLP, LPC, LMHC, spoke to Parade.com about what elementary-age kids worry about the most.
From supportive parents to passionate donors: The Candler family’s journey
When their daughter, Jordan, began her career at Youth Villages, Kathy and Chuck Candler saw firsthand the impact of our work and the care we show our team.
Finding her thread: Nicky gains independence and financial stability
Unlike their peers, many young people who have foster care often lack basic financial literacy skills. While some of these skills are taught in school or other programs, many former foster youth missed out on learning skills such as budgeting, opening bank accounts or filing taxes.
2025 Red Kite Nite
On May 1, the Youth Villages community gathered in Boston for Red Kite Nite, the annual gala supporting the LifeSet program. Thanks to the generosity of supporters, this year’s event raised more than $850,000, helping bring LifeSet to every young adult who needs it.
A foster youth’s rise: Aidan’s journey to stability
Aidan is a student at North Carolina State University with a clear vision for his future. He’s balancing school, work and preparing for life after graduation. On the surface, it’s a typical college experience. But Aidan’s path to this point has been anything but typical.
Tennessee bill to extend foster care benefits to adults 18 to 23 unanimously passes House, Senate
A Tennessee bill with bipartisan support could give more young adults who have aged out of the foster care system the safety net they need, longer. The bill, which comes from Gov. Bill Lee’s administration, would increase the qualifying age to receive benefits under the Extension of Foster Care program from 18 to 21 years old, to 18 to 23 years old.
Knoxville Couple recognized as rookie foster parents of the year
Knoxville couple is being recognized for the way they’ve stepped up, just months after entering the world of foster care.
Woman aging out of foster care finds success
Alina Brooks is one of nearly 60 foster children who’ve lived with the Flowers family in East Knoxville.