Beyond the good food, for many of us the Thanksgiving celebration is also about family. One Murfreesboro couple deeply understands that children need a feeling of belonging at all times.
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‘It’s a calling’: Nashville couple fosters children with complex medical issues
As Thanksgiving nears, a Nashville couple is giving thanks that their family looks different than they ever expected.
Bingham’s family expands through foster care, adoption
It’s National Adoption Month, and Youth Villages has more than 100 children that need a forever home in Tennessee. There is a need for more families to open their hearts and homes to adopting children so they can receive care and support.
Anxiety is at an all-time high
Childhood, and raising children, are the same as they always were but by today’s standards are almost completely different. The last few years have been incredibly anxiety provoking for anyone
Youth Villages Update Dec. 27, 2023
Unfortunately, Ben Crump continues to make false and misleading statements, which has been the case since this tragic loss of a child. We reiterate there were no abusive or otherwise inappropriate actions against the youth.
Youth Villages Statement 12-21-2023
We are awaiting official medical reports, including the autopsy, before commenting on anything medically.
Youth Villages Statement 12-13-2023
We have been deeply saddened and alarmed by all allegations of inappropriate conduct and abusive behavior at Youth Villages facilities.
Youth Villages Official Statement
We are deeply saddened by the loss of a child following a medical emergency that occurred at one of our campuses two weeks ago. We care about every young person that we help. We are heartbroken by this event, and our thoughts are with the child’s family in this difficult time.
A Message from Patrick Lawler, CEO of Youth Villages 12-01-2023
I have spent my entire career working to find the best ways to help young people grow, heal and fulfill their dreams. Even as an 18-year-old on my first job as a residential counselor, I understood more was needed to help children with the most serious challenges succeed.
General Update 12-01-2023
We continue to be heartbroken by the loss of a child following a medical emergency that occurred at one of our campuses two weeks ago. We care about every young person that we help. We are saddened by this tragic event, and our thoughts continue to be with the child’s family during this difficult time.