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.”
Blog Articles
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.
Achieving Success brings national leaders together to strengthen child welfare
Earlier this November, child welfare leaders, policymakers and lived-experience experts from across the country gathered in Providence, Rhode Island, for the annual Achieving Success Executive Workshop hosted by Youth Villages.
New Jersey powers up its prevention strategy
Twenty years of steady, positive change in New Jersey’s child welfare system yielded results: fewer than 3,000 children are now in foster care, the lowest number in state records.
A place to call home
When Angela received a phone call one Monday evening, she didn’t realize how much her life would change. On the other end of the line was Jenna, a specialist from Youth Villages
In Kentucky, libraries open new doors to family stability
Four libraries across Kentucky are finding new ways to strengthen families and prevent unnecessary foster care placements
Tennessee and Idaho increase extended foster care to age 23
Earlier this year, young people in Tennessee gained more time and support as they move from foster care to adulthood. A new state law increases eligibility for the Extended Foster Care.
Never Judge a Book by Its Cover: Mia’s Journey to Independence
Most people have heard the phrase, “never judge a book by its cover.” That sentiment rings especially true for the young people served by Youth Villages.
Healing at home: Intercept helps family rebuild after loss
Living conditions deeply influence the well-being of children and their families. Habitat for Humanity highlights that a child’s home environment significantly affects their physical, cognitive and emotional development.
Applications open for Youth Villages Opportunity Grants
Youth Villages has announced a new round of Opportunity Grants to support states interested in adding or expanding its evidence-based program models, LifeSet™ and Intercept®.