Neglected as she moved from one relative’s home to the next, Kristin, 12, entered state custody when she was only 2 years old. She was also exposed to domestic violence, sexual abuse and drug addiction. Kristin spent a year in Youth Villages’ intensive...
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YVLifeSet youth advocate for change as part of Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Program
Nine participants in Youth Villages’ YVLifeSet program joined other foster youth from around the country (above) for the Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Program in Washington, D.C., this week. They are participating in three days of education, advocacy and...
Youth Villages Spring Celebration raises awareness, more than $550,000 for YVLifeSet program
Youth Villages is grateful to the 230 supporters, including Massachusetts Gov. Charles Baker and First Lady Lauren Baker, who joined us Thursday, April 28, as we honored our Massachusetts Founding Board Member, Sandy Edgerley, at our Spring Celebration. The outpouring...
Starting on path toward a bright future through YVLifeSet
Emily, 18, drove home from class and pulled into her foster mother’s driveway. She stepped out of her new car with a quiet confidence. “This is where Leslie and I live,” Emily said. “She’s my foster mom and my best friend. Living here has been really good for...
Study Shows Boost to Positive Outcomes for Young Adults Aging Out of Foster Care and Juvenile Justice
MDRC, a nonprofit, nonpartisan education and social policy research firm, released encouraging results today from a rigorous evaluation of Youth Villages’ Transitional Living Program (now called LifeSet) for young adults aging out of the foster care and juvenile...
ChristieCare and Youth Villages celebrate merger with drumming, honor songs
ChristieCare of Oregon and Youth Villages, a national nonprofit organization, celebrated their merger today during ceremonies at the organization’s Lake Oswego campus. The new organization, called Youth Villages-ChristieCare of Oregon, is bringing intensive in-home...