Congratulations to Layla, a LifeSet young adult, on being selected for the CCAI Foster Youth Internship in Washington, D.C. this summer.
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New England Donor Spotlight: The Giffords
Our family is always on the lookout for nonprofit partners doing meaningful, high-impact work. Our philanthropic team at Bank of America introduced us to Youth Villages, and it immediately felt like a perfect fit.
A day in the life Madi Harp, licensed program expert
As a licensed program expert (LPE) with Youth Villages, Madi Harp often acts as the team’s beloved ‘work mom.’ Her role is dedicated to supporting young adults facing mental health challenges.
Local expert explains how music can relieve stress for students
With spring break ending and summer break ahead, this time of year can lead to student burnout. But there’s an easy solution… music!
Devin finds independence with LifeSet
At 20 years old, Devin now feels confident about the future he is building and has strong faith in his direction. Growing up, he spent time in foster homes and under the care of the Department of Children and Families (DCF).
Welcoming a new sibling into the family
Welcoming a new child into the family is an adjustment for parents and siblings. This transition is difficult for children welcoming a sibling for the first time, who are used to having a lot of individualized attention.
LifeSet helps Rory take the next steps towards higher education
At 18, many young adults rely on parents and friends for guidance, stability and a safety net when life becomes difficult. For thousands of teens leaving foster care, that support is absent.
Alexis finds her voice with LifeSet and Scholars
For most of her life, Alexis has navigated challenges far beyond what many young people face. Entering foster care at just 12 years old, she moved through multiple homes, three different high schools and a constant cycle of change. Stability was rare.
It takes a village: Honoring Lauren Birchfield Kennedy and Sarah Siegel Muncey at Red Kite Nite 2026
At Youth Villages, we believe something simple and profoundly true: no child, family or young adult thrives alone. Lasting change happens when people are surrounded by support, when a village shows up.
Michalann, Dylan and Charissa show the ways former foster youth are influencing positive system change
Young people with lived experience in foster care have been a force for positive change in child welfare policy for decades, with deep impact that traces back to the lobbying effort that led to the passage by Congress of the pivotal Chafee Foster Care Independence Program in 1999.