From a very young age, Amir experienced instability and trauma in his house. This caused him to lash out at home and school with verbal and physical aggression. At 11 years old, Amir was involved in a gun incident which left his father paralyzed.
Intercept Articles
New Jersey powers up its prevention strategy
Twenty years of steady, positive change in New Jersey’s child welfare system yielded results: fewer than 3,000 children are now in foster care, the lowest number in state records.
A place to call home
When Angela received a phone call one Monday evening, she didn’t realize how much her life would change. On the other end of the line was Jenna, a specialist from Youth Villages
Healing at home: Intercept helps family rebuild after loss
Living conditions deeply influence the well-being of children and their families. Habitat for Humanity highlights that a child’s home environment significantly affects their physical, cognitive and emotional development.
When families heal, children thrive: How one family found support through Intercept
A young person’s success often depends on the support they receive from those around them. Without a healthy support system, navigating life’s challenges can become overwhelming, especially for children who have experienced trauma.
Charlotte Community Connections Podcast
Mental health is often seen as a personal struggle, —but what if healing could happen in living rooms, libraries and community spaces, not just clinics?
A second chance for Amanda and Jack
When Amanda landed in the ICU due to complications from alcoholism, her 9-year-old son, Jack, faced the very real possibility of being removed from his home.
Healing at home: Intercept strengthens mother and daughter relationship
Shavonda’s daughter, Amiyah, had been in and out of residential facilities since she was 13 years old. Amiyah faced serious challenges like running away and getting into unsafe situations that eventually led to involvement with the juvenile justice system
Intercept helps a family tackle life’s stress together
For many families, balancing excessive stress and maintaining a stable home environment for children may require extra support. Intercept, a program of Youth Villages.
A place to call home: Jeremy and Patricia’s journey to reunification
Life challenges might cause a bump in the road for most families. But for others, trials can result in major upheavals in their lives. Jeremy and his grandmother, Patricia, faced the latter when they were involved in a life-changing situation — one that led to their living apart from one another.