At the beginning of their journey with Youth Villages, Donna felt she had reached the very end of the road and didn’t know what else to do. “I was on I-85 and thinking to myself, I could end it all right now,” Donna said.
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He’s fostered dozens of teen boys, leading them toward success and stability
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A man tells us his story puts him in a unique position to help others in the most formative years of their lives. The number of people he’s helped is nothing short of staggering.
Mari finally finds stability
Mari entered the foster care system at just 9 years old when she was removed from her mother’s care. She was put in an emergency foster home before being placed with her father and his girlfriend.
Helping children navigate election season with good mental health
It’s here again, every four years. The news and ads on television. The flyers in the mail. The posts on social media. The conversations at the dinner table. It’s everywhere because… it’s election season.
Tennessee law provides stipends for relatives caring for children to reduce state custody placements
More relatives of children needing homes have the chance to keep them out of foster care and under their own roofs, thanks to a new state law that removed the income cap to qualify for reimbursement from the state.
Support, Strength, and Motherhood: Marlia’s Path to a Better Life
Young women who transition out of foster care are more likely to experience pregnancy than their peers. According to the National Foster Youth Institute, seven out of 10 girls who age out of care will become pregnant by their 21st birthday.
New England Backpack Heroes 2024: A Remarkable Success
The 2024 Youth Villages Backpack Heroes campaign was a tremendous success thanks to the incredible support from our volunteers, donors and corporate partners.
Q&A with Mr. Morton: Single Foster Parent of 10 Years
Get to know Middle Tennessee foster parent of the year, Joseph Morton. He is a single father who has been a foster parent with Youth Villages for 10 years.
Every Child TN Q&A: Mobilizing Tennesseans to Support Families Impacted by Foster Care
Every Child TN recently launched to mobilize Tennesseans to care for all children, youth, and families impacted by foster care. We sat down with Jeremy Breithaupt, director of community-based program strategy at Youth Villages, who sits on the Every Child TN...
From the Frontline: Suicide Prevention
We have more than 4,500 employees across 27 states providing mental and behavioral health services to children, families and young adults. Whether they’re connecting families to specialized health services