During the darkest time in Kyra’s life, she felt hopeless and believed her life had no value. What she didn’t know then was she was on the brink of an incredible transformation.
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Holiday Heroes brings a brighter season to more than 500 youth and families in Oregon
The Youth Villages Holiday Heroes campaign has helped children and families for nearly 13 years in Oregon by bringing together corporate and community volunteers to fulfill wish lists for those in the nonprofit’s community-based programs.
Sam finds stability with Intercept: A New England success story
Before Youth Villages entered their lives, Sam described her home as “complete chaos.” Her three boys, ages 10, 8 and 5, struggled without structure.
Amir and Judy’s journey to building a home
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.
Start the year strong: How to set supportive goals with your child
As the new year begins, so do the resolutions. Many people set ambitious goals — reading 50 books by the end of the year, working out six days a week or even better, “New Year, New Me” — only to abandon them months later.
7 tips to decrease stress during the holidays for children and families
The holiday season brings joy to many, but it can also create stress for children and families. Financial pressure, disrupted routines and high expectations can amplify emotions and strain family dynamics.
Finding strength on the ice
When Mary laces up her skates and steps onto the ice, the world gets quiet. It’s one of the coping skills she’s discovered on her journey with the help of LifeSet. A journey that has taken her from years of instability to a place of strength, purpose and hope.
Achieving Success 2025: Key insights and voices shaping the future of child welfare
In November, Youth Villages welcomed leaders from across the country to Providence, Rhode Island, for the annual Achieving Success Executive Workshop. The three-day gathering brought together child welfare executives
One volunteer is turning miles into meaning
When Jennifer Hoffrage first started running, it wasn’t love at first stride. “Different groups of friends kept trying to convince me to start running with them,” she said with a laugh. “I thought it was the most miserable thing ever.”
Breaking the cycle: How LifeSet helped Jaiden build a future
Growing up, Jaiden’s life was marked by chaos and uncertainty. At 17, an abuse and neglect report was filed on her mother after years in a volatile and abusive household.