Kaitlin, 16, missed more than 40 days of school last year. She was attending an alternative school after being arrested and expelled for theft. She was on probation with a strict curfew. “My grandmother and I couldn’t have a conversation without yelling,”...
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Intensive program helps former foster youth become successful adults
By Jane Schneider Tarika is busy pondering her future. At age 21, the tall, soft-spoken young woman lives at her cousin’s house in North Memphis, where she tends her two young children. She’s only recently given birth to her second son and is eager to find a place of...
Boston Globe: Expand, reinforce safety net for kids in Massachusetts
Children's League addresses child welfare concerns Matt Stone, executive director of Youth Villages Massachusetts and New Hampshire, addressed how to best help Massachusetts' most vulnerable children through in-home, family-support services in a letter to the editor...
Youth Villages mourns passing of Michael D. Rose, national board member
It is with deepest sympathy for both his family and friends that Youth Villages mourns the passing of one of its most committed national board members, Mike Rose. “For many years, Mike, his family and their foundation have been generous investors in Youth...
Children in Youth Villages’ mentoring program reach out to seniors
“I understand how hard it is to be away from your family, but someone loves and cares about you,” a Youth Villages child wrote.When Tangina Sanders, manager of Youth Villages’ Chris Crye Mentoring Program, asked children participating in the program at Youth Villages...
Youth Villages staff share stories from families helped by Holiday Heroes in New England
Thanks to the generosity of supporters, Youth Villages fulfilled the holiday wishes of more than 400 youth in need from approximately 150 families participating in our New England programs. View a photo gallery featuring event photos, volunteer testimonials and...
Jennifer H. Jones joins Youth Villages as chief marketing officer
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Jennifer Hoffman Jones has been named chief marketing officer at Youth Villages, the Memphis-headquartered private nonprofit organization that helps more than 22,000 emotionally troubled children and their families each year in 12 states and the...
From living on the street to leading Youth Villages Oregon: A Flawless Hero Gives Back
https://youtu.be/Q5379E6sCzY Andrew Grover, executive director of Youth Villages Oregon, was highlighted in a recent Huffington Post article by Janine Francolini, founder of the Flawless Foundation and Flawless Strategies. Francolini attended the "A Day to Soar"...
Giving Tuesday gives Youth Villages 80 Holiday Heroes in Asheville
See a photo gallery from the event. Youth Villages’ Holiday Heroes party helped find Holiday Heroes for 80 children and former foster youth helped by Youth Villages in the Asheville area. The event was held on Giving Tuesday (Nov. 29, 2016) at Off the Wagon Dueling...
Stanford Social Innovation Review: Moving from Pass/Fail to continual progress
This article by Patrick Lawler, Youth Villages CEO, was written as part of a series on "Defining Positive Outcomes." Moving From Pass/Fail to Continuous Progress It’s hard to fully understand the effects of interventions that aim to address several life challenges at...