With the COVID-19 pandemic, youth in foster care need more support than ever. Our Johnson City team spoke with WJHL about our efforts to make sure they continue to live safely and successfully.
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COVID-19 presents adoption challenges as sisters reunite in their forever home
Despite obstacles due to the COVID-19 pandemic, sisters Jada and Jamaya have officially been adopted into their forever home.
Memphis mental health hotline sees increase in calls during pandemic
While adult calls are increasing, there has been a decrease in the number of youth who may need help in a mental health crisis. WMC Action News 5 spoke with clinical supervisor, Natasha Bonner, about how youth and their families are utilizing this hotline.
‘Keep it simple and age-appropriate’: Talking to your kids about COVID-19
WMC Action News 5 speaks with local experts on how to have age-appropriate conversation with your children about COVID-19…
Youth Villages recommends keeping children on a schedule during pandemic
Isolation can be really impactful for young people,” Youth Villages Campus Director Colby Jonas said. She spoke with News Channel 3 in Memphis about the importance of structure and routine while your children are home due to the COVID-19 pandemic…
Keeping up with your mental health while social distancing
Our Clinical Program Manager Dr. Jacque Cutillo spoke to Boston 25 News about how to talk to your children about Coronavirus and how it has affected our world…
Local experts examine how the coronavirus outbreak takes a toll on child mental health
Youth Villages storiesYouth Villages’ Linda Snyder, MD. gives her insights on how to maintain children’s mental health during the coronavirus outbreak. Read more of the CBS 17 story here.Every day, Youth Villages serves thousands of troubled children and their...
Experts encourage families to talk to children about coronavirus pandemic
Youth Villages’ regional supervisor, Cheryl Harris, speaks with Chattanooga’s News Channel 9 on how to effectively speak with your children about the coronavirus pandemic.
Experts suggest talking to your children about current state of COVID-19
As we watch the coverage of the novel COVID-19, you may wonder how to keep your children informed…
Patrick Lawler Reflects on Forty Years at Youth Villages
In 1980, Patrick Lawler was a young probation officer in Tennessee’s Shelby County. Lawler had started his career at just 18 working with boys in a local group home..