By Dr. Tim Goldsmith Chief Clincial Officer Youth VillagesThe breakthrough came through crochet. Like many girls who have suffered abuse or neglect, Kacy didn’t want to talk to a counselor. At just 10 years old, she had come to our Youth Villages Girls Center for...
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Time in with Dr. Tim: Prince Harry’s example can help children cope with grief
By Tim Goldsmith, Ph.DBritain’s Prince Harry recently shared a revealing fact about grief. During an interview on a national podcast, the 32-year-old royal admitted that, for more than 20 years, he never spoke about the loss of his mother, Princess Diana. The princess...
Study of YVLifeSet program continues with release of third MDRC report
Research findings are used to enhance program, increase effectiveness YVLifeSet is part of the largest rigorous random assignment controlled study of a program to help former foster youth every conducted. MDRC has found that YVLifeSet is one of the only programs that...
Youth Villages hosts Massachusetts Spring Celebration
Linda Whitlock honoree of eveningYouth Villages Massachusetts and New Hampshire, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children and their families live successfully, will host its largest annual fundraiser on April 7. The event marks the organization’s...
Intercept helps Kaitlin and her grandmother rebuild relationship
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,”...
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...