More than 800 young adults age out of foster care in Massachusetts each year…
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6 questions about LifeSet
Since 2017, LifeSet has been offered in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania through a partnership between Youth Villages and the county Department of Human Services (DHS). LifeSet provides a bridge to successful adulthood for young people aging out of other public support systems.
Justin checks off big goals as he moves toward independence
It’s been a big year for Justin.
A participant in the Pressley Ridge LifeSet program in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Justin was turning 21 this year and needed to finish high school, find a place to live that gave him more independence, and learn life and social skills. He and LifeSet Specialist Ryan King kept a list and began checking things off.
Hannah finds her way
During Parent’s Weekend in her freshman year of college, Hannah attempted suicide…
Valaquez: the tools to overcome any obstacle
If you had to sum him up in one word, you’d say that Valaquez is confident. It’s obvious…
Sarah’s Story: Moving Beyond the Obstacles
Sometimes challenges and obstacles are more than parents and children can handle.
Success Story: The LifeSet difference for Karina
When Karina met with her LifeSet specialist for the first time, she shared big goals for her future.
Congrats to the 2021 Graduates!
Youth Villages of Middle Tennessee is celebrating an astonishing 89 graduations across the region
Embracing the change
For newly certified foster parents Travis and Michael VaZant, fostering was on their minds for a long time…
Becoming a Successful Parent – Maddie’s Story
At 16 years old, Maddie gave birth to a baby boy. She was living in a small apartment…