High school is difficult for any teenager, but for a teen facing issues at home…
LifeSet Articles
Mikki’s Story
As Mikki approached their 18th birthday, they were about to age out of foster care…
Amani’s LifeSet Story
Annually, 20,000 youth age out of foster care, and they are often left with little to no resources to transition successfully into adulthood…
6 questions about LifeSet
Since 2017, LifeSet has been offered in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania through a partnership between Youth Villages and the county Department of Human Services (DHS). LifeSet provides a bridge to successful adulthood for young people aging out of other public support systems.
Justin checks off big goals as he moves toward independence
It’s been a big year for Justin.
A participant in the Pressley Ridge LifeSet program in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Justin was turning 21 this year and needed to finish high school, find a place to live that gave him more independence, and learn life and social skills. He and LifeSet Specialist Ryan King kept a list and began checking things off.
Hannah finds her way
During Parent’s Weekend in her freshman year of college, Hannah attempted suicide…