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About Us
Founded in 1986 with the merger of two Memphis-based residential campuses, Youth Villages is now a nationally recognized leader in the field of children’s mental and behavioral health. From the early days of serving just 80 children a year, we’ve since grown to help tens of thousands of children, families and young people annually, with a complete continuum of programs and services across 24 states and more than 100 locations.
Youth Villages adds three to national board of directors
Youth Villages today announced the addition of three new members to its national board of directors…
New Allies offers support to state/county leaders striving to bring change to child welfare systems
New Allies, a capacity-building and support initiative of national nonprofit organization Youth Villages…
Congress targets COVID-19 stimulus relief to young people reaching adulthood in foster care
The final economic stimulus and COVID-19 relief package passed by the U.S. Congress last night included targeted relief for children
Youth Villages Intercept program model receives “Supported” rating by Family First Clearinghouse
The Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse announced that the Youth Villages Intercept program model is rated as “supported” after two studies from the Center for State Childhood Data at Chapin Hall showed the program had positive impacts on the use of foster care.
What is Youth Villages doing concerning COVID-19?
Youth Villages is carefully monitoring the developments around Novel COVID-19…
Youth Villages CEO, Actress Kristen Bell and TOMS Corporation Receive National Jefferson Awards for Outstanding Public Service
Youth Villages storiesMEMPHIS, Tenn. (Sept 25, 2020) – Youth Villages CEO Patrick Lawler received the National Jefferson Award for Outstanding Public Service Benefiting the Disadvantaged, joining actress Kristen Bell and TOMS Corporation in a virtual award ceremony....
Corporate Volunteers
PARTNER WITH YOUTH VILLAGES Offering volunteer opportunities for your employees not only improves your community, it can also help to keep your top performers engaged. Make your company a force for families through a partnership with Youth Villages. Our volunteer...
How to support LGBTQ youth
June is Pride month, a time designated to celebrate the contributions of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) members of our community. Focusing on inclusion and support at home is critical for all children and adolescents but especially for those who identify as LGBTQ. One of our core values at Youth Villages reflects the importance of a supportive household: Children are raised best by their families. When at all possible, LGBTQ children belong with their families.