In September, 175 walkers virtually traveled across America to raise awareness and funds to support the Youth Villages LifeSet program in the Walk for Independence.
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Youth Villages endorses bipartisan bill to extend COVID-19 benefits for young people who have experienced foster care
Youth Villages is endorsing a bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives…
Suicide Prevention Month
September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to end the stigma around suicides and offer help to those experiencing a mental health crisis. Tennessee had a total of 1,219 suicides last year, an 11% increase since 2015. Suicide is the second-leading cause of death by...
Charmaine Kromer
Charmaine Kromer is chief operating officer for community-based programs at Youth Villages and is responsible for all national operations for community-based services for the organization in 23 states and the District of Columbia.
Mikki’s Story
As Mikki approached their 18th birthday, they were about to age out of foster care…
Back in Action: Jaq-cari’s Story
Jaq-cari is 12 years old and in the Youth Villages Intercept program…
Program brings stability to college student
Youth Villages brings stability to the lives of young adults…
Finding My North Star: My journey from foster care to success
By Elina MorrisonYouth Villages Advisory Council Dear 17-year-old Elina, At this time in your life, you are angry and sad, and things feel beyond repair. It’s October of 2017, and you have been placed in the foster care system for the second time in your life. While...
Kristin Landers, M.A., LMFT
Kristin Landers, M.A., LMFT is the Clinical Director of Partner Operations for Youth Villages. Prior to this position, she served as Clinical Program Manager for the LifeSet program serving youth age 17 – 22 who are aging out of the child welfare or juvenile justice...
Alisha R. Pollastri, Ph.D.
Alisha R. Pollastri, Ph.D., is Director of Research and Evaluation at Think:Kids. For the last decade, Dr. Pollastri’s research has focused on the identification of neurobiological, social, and environmental factors that contribute to disruptive behaviors,...