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4 Kentucky libraries receive $200,000 to increase support for families

4 Kentucky libraries receive $200,000 to increase support for families

Four Kentucky libraries will offer extra support to families this summer and fall through grants from a collaboration between the Kentucky Department of Community-Based Services (DCBS), libraries across the state and New Allies, which is part of the national nonprofit Youth Villages.

A second chance for Amanda and Jack

A second chance for Amanda and Jack

When Amanda landed in the ICU due to complications from alcoholism, her 9-year-old son, Jack, faced the very real possibility of being removed from his home.

“LifeSet changed everything for me.”

“LifeSet changed everything for me.”

There was a time when Sidney couldn’t imagine what her future would look like. Now, at 19, she’s building one on her own terms, with strength she never knew she had.

From foster care to advocacy: Nykeya’s journey to healing and hope

From foster care to advocacy: Nykeya’s journey to healing and hope

Youth involved in the child welfare system disproportionately face mental health challenges compared to those living with their parents. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 80% of youth in foster care experience a mental health challenge.

Sofia’s story: Parenting a parent, breaking the cycle

Sofia’s story: Parenting a parent, breaking the cycle

At 16, Sofia entered foster care as a new mother with nowhere else to go. Her own home hadn’t been a safe or supportive environment, kicking her out when she got pregnant. With no guardian to return to after giving birth, she found herself in foster care, raising a baby in an unfamiliar home.

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