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...
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Breaking Generational Cycles Through Education and Mentorship
“I’m the first in my family to graduate high school and go to college, which is not something I always thought was possible. Loyal is the best word to describe my LifeSet specialist. It’s incredible how everyone seems to truly want to see us successful in life,” LifeSet participant, Jahlin, shares their story.
Youth Villages Oregon Begins a New Chapter: We’re Moving!
After a century of services in Lake Oswego, Youth Villages Oregon closes its chapter at the history-rich Christie School and begins a new one at the newly renovated Water Tower office complex located at 5331 S. Macadam Ave in Portland.
From Homeless to Honor Roll, Ricky’s LifeSet Journey
According to a 2013 survey, 40% of LGBTQI adults have experienced rejection from a family member or a close friend and only 37% of this community identify their home as an LGBTQI affirming space. It is estimated that LGBTQI youth and young adults have a 120% higher...
Memphis publication names Pat Lawler in CEO of The Year accolade
Youth Villages CEO Pat Lawler was one of five named as CEO of the Year by Inside Memphis Business. The article notes some of the most significant accomplishments and highlights in the past year.
Julia beats the odds
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million…
How does it feel to “age out” of foster care?
Every year, approximately 20,000 young people turn 18 in child welfare systems without ever being reunited with their biological family. Ary, a young woman receiving help in Youth Villages Oklahoma’s LifeSet program experienced the ups and downs of that big birthday.
Markese puts his life in overdrive
Markese’s first car is a real fixer upper. As he and his LifeSet specialist look over the 1990s-era Crown Victoria
McKinley finds the right path
McKinley used to be a rebellious youth, running away from home and in and out of trouble with the law…
The Youth Villages Inner Harbour Campus celebrated 10 years
Serving young people since 1962, the Inner Harbour Campus merged with Youth Villages in 2009, continuing its long-tenured support of children in the greater Atlanta metro area and beyond…