Becoming a foster parent is a special opportunity to make a difference in the life of a child, both as a short-term commitment to their health, safety and well-being, but also with a lifelong impact
Blog Articles
It’s baby steps
Richard and Alvin Lewis had been married for five years before Richard began looking into fostering and adopting.
Seeing the Signs
The Mullins family was drawn to the idea of fostering and adopting in late 2019 after being married for 10 years.
Turning a second chance into opportunity
Everyone looks for a second chance. Maybe even a third or fourth.
He was created for us
After years of praying and contemplating how to have children, Kellie and Jared Anderson decided in early 2020 to consider foster care and adoption.
Boston 25 ‘Gets Real’ about the youth mental health crisis
Kids are suffering more than ever and there are not enough resources…
Local theater group brings performance to residential campus, looks to begin partnership
The Youth Villages Inner Harbour campus encountered a pirate “invasion” in early August. But it was a friendly one…
Intercept helps an Oklahoma child find a family through adoption
Every child needs a permanent, nurturing family to give them the opportunity and support…
Achieving Goals – Ayla’s Story
High school is difficult for any teenager, but for a teen facing issues at home…
Suicide Prevention Month
September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to end the stigma around suicides and offer help to those experiencing a mental health crisis. Tennessee had a total of 1,219 suicides last year, an 11% increase since 2015. Suicide is the second-leading cause of death by...