On the night of Oct. 5, Brandon Washington sat nervously at a supporter’s house and shoveled candy corn into his mouth, watching local election coverage and waiting to see if he would win a seat on the Memphis City Council.
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Massachusetts program keeps kids out of group homes, juvenile detention centers
Her 13-year-old daughter was already involved in the juvenile court system, was skipping school and the single-mother from Peabody feared her daughter could end up in prison. But she didn’t know where to turn.
8 ways to cope with social anxiety during the holiday season
During the holiday season, families and friends gather for events and occasions. However, this can cause added stress to some young adults, especially when faced with large social settings.
The “Holiday Blues:” 10 signs, 6 ways to help if your child is experiencing them
The holiday season is a joyful time of the year, full of hope and wonder. However, it can also come with many stressors: travel, holiday rituals, events, family get-togethers, financial strain, pressure to make the season special, entertaining others and the absence of loved ones.
Intercept brings help and hope to families in Maine
Youth Villages has offered services in Massachusetts since 2007 and in 2010, expanded into New Hampshire. I’ve worked for Youth Villages for six years and, in that time, I’ve held multiple roles. I started as a family intervention specialist and transitioned to a regional supervisor.
Family exemplifies spirit of Thanksgiving, fostering more than 30 children over 6 years
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.
‘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.