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Finding her thread: Nicky gains independence and financial stability

Finding her thread: Nicky gains independence and financial stability

Unlike their peers, many young people who have foster care often lack basic financial literacy skills. While some of these skills are taught in school or other programs, many former foster youth missed out on learning skills such as budgeting, opening bank accounts or filing taxes.

2025 Red Kite Nite

2025 Red Kite Nite

On May 1, the Youth Villages community gathered in Boston for Red Kite Nite, the annual gala supporting the LifeSet program. Thanks to the generosity of supporters, this year’s event raised more than $850,000, helping bring LifeSet to every young adult who needs it.

A foster youth’s rise: Aidan’s journey to stability

A foster youth’s rise: Aidan’s journey to stability

Aidan is a student at North Carolina State University with a clear vision for his future. He’s balancing school, work and preparing for life after graduation. On the surface, it’s a typical college experience. But Aidan’s path to this point has been anything but typical.

Meet Isaiah, LifeSet participant in Nashville

Meet Isaiah, LifeSet participant in Nashville

After his mom died when he was 14 years old, Isaiah and his brother entered the care of their grandmother. Sadly, their grandmother died soon after, leading them to be placed in the foster care system.

Impact Hour 2025 at The Parthenon

Impact Hour 2025 at The Parthenon

Five young adults who aged out of foster care at 18 years old vulnerably shared their experience transitioning to adulthood after spending most of their childhood in state custody.

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