As the weather gets nicer and the days become longer, many caregivers are planning dinners outside, end-of-school celebrations and summer vacations. But, while some caregivers are planning graduation parties and backyard barbeques, many have a different concern –...
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How foster families build relationships that nurture a youth’s well-being, culture and identity
No matter the circumstances, every child deserves a chance to grow up in a loving and stable home. In cases where it is not safe for a child to remain with their family, they are placed with temporary caregivers for a few weeks, months or sometimes longer while their...
Record-breaking Red Kite Nite gala in Massachusetts
The annual Youth Villages Red Kite Nite gala was held Thursday, May 2 at the Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston, Massachusetts. Nearly 400 guests helped raise a record-breaking $1.2 million.
Wirtala family finds purpose through foster care
Youth Villages’ mission is to help children and their families live successfully, and a big part of achieving that goal is keeping the family together. Sometimes, though, families are unable to remain together — either for a while or longer — due to circumstances in the home.
LifeSet turns DJ’s goals into a reality
Building a community support system is something 22-year-old DJ values. As an athlete, DJ knew he always had support through his track and basketball teams.
Youth Villages Kentucky hosts open house for Lakes region
Youth Villages hosted an open house in Mayfield, Kentucky, for future partners and providers in the Lakes region to learn more about community-based programs.
Antioch High School students focus on Thrive for scholarship-awarding research project
Thrive in Middle Tennessee was selected by the Nashville Black Chamber of Commerce and InfoWorks for a scholarship-awarding research project with Antioch High School students where they aim to solve a “business problem” for a local organization.
7 subtle signs of child abuse and neglect that are overlooked or missed
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Unfortunately for many children, their abuse goes unnoticed, unseen or hidden from the public eye. Some child abuse is visible, and yet there are those who still do nothing to help.
My LifeSet Specialist inspired me to pursue social work
I was 17 and in foster care when I had my son. I was on track to graduate high school but didn’t think college was an option for a young mom without any family support. Then, I got connected with my LifeSet specialist.
How child abuse impacts adulthood
Multiple studies have shown negative outcomes for adults who experienced abuse as a child, such as an increased risk of facing violence, abuse or neglect in the home and/or community as an adult.