Nick, 17, had been living in hotels around Atlanta with his mom and two siblings for more than a year. There was physical and emotional abuse, food insecurity, prevalent substance abuse, and very little structure or supervision. Diagnosed with ADHD and intellectual disabilities, Nick started acting out. He was suspended from school twice in just a few weeks, took his mother’s car without permission and refused his medication.
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.
Dressing for success, from head to toe and all points in between, is more about capturing the air of positivity than showing off the hottest designer gear and bling.
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...
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.
Congratulations to Layla, a LifeSet young adult, on being selected for the CCAI Foster Youth Internship in Washington, D.C. this summer.
Our family is always on the lookout for nonprofit partners doing meaningful, high-impact work. Our philanthropic team at Bank of America introduced us to Youth Villages, and it immediately felt like a perfect fit.
As a licensed program expert (LPE) with Youth Villages, Madi Harp often acts as the team’s beloved ‘work mom.’ Her role is dedicated to supporting young adults facing mental health challenges.