The beginning of the school year can stir up a variety of emotions in children and young adults. What is exciting for some is a source of debilitating angst for others. Your support and collaboration are key components of a successful school year.
Blog Articles
How to manage bullying behaviors: A guide for parents and caregivers.
Every day at Youth Villages, we are charged with helping children who have experienced trauma. They may have been abused or neglected or witnessed domestic or other violence in their homes or neighborhoods. Recently, our country has experienced terrible tragedies, and many parents are searching for healthy, productive ways to talk with their children about what happened.
How to talk to your children about traumatic events
Every day at Youth Villages, we are charged with helping children who have experienced trauma. They may have been abused or neglected or witnessed domestic or other violence in their homes or neighborhoods. Recently, our country has experienced terrible tragedies, and many parents are searching for healthy, productive ways to talk with their children about what happened.
My Fostering Story: An interview with foster and adoptive parent Brooke Thames
Brooke Thames, and her husband Murray, have been fostering with Youth Villages for over four years. During that time, they have opened their home up to 15 children and have adopted three of these children with the hope of adding more to their family.
YVLifeSet™ program celebrates 50 graduates in Middle Tennessee
The YVLifeSet program in Middle Tennessee recently held its annual graduation party at the Nashville office to celebrate a record 50 high school and college graduates in 2019.
Cheers to Our Volunteers celebrates a year of service
Youth Villages of Middle Tennessee celebrated this year’s volunteers at the annual Cheers to Our Volunteers at Fat Bottom Brewery in West Nashville.
Record Breaking Year at annual Vanderbilt MBA Golf Classic
The 8th annual Vanderbilt MBA Golf Classic broke records and raised more than $60,000 for the YVLifeSet program.
CrossFit Forte Force for Families Doubles Proceeds in One Year!
Youth Villages’ partnership event with local Nashville gym, CrossFit Forte, broke all records this year and nearly doubled last year’s efforts, raising more than $21,000. The annual community-wide partner competition sold out, attracting 120 athletes and nearly 100 spectators with donations benefiting Youth Villages of Middle Tennessee.
CrossPoint Wins Nashville Volunteer Award
Congrats to CrossPoint for winning the Civic Group Volunteer Award at this year’s Mary Catherine Strobel Awards hosted by Hands On Nashville.
D’Kerio Shares Story of Struggle and Regaining Hope at Youth Villages Bartlett Campus Graduation
D'Kerio Shares Story of Struggle and Regaining Hope at Youth Villages Bartlett Campus GraduationD'Kerio after his speech at Bartlett Campus' Graduation When D’Kerio was 16 years old, he came to Youth Villages’ Bartlett Campus for help after experiencing sexual...