A NewsChannel 5 story featuring Crowded Table’s partnership with foster parent Joseph Morton, who has opened up his home to teen boys for the last 12 years. The coverage shows how Crowded Table supports Morton and other foster families by mobilizing churches to...
Edana has learned that growth doesn’t require perfect conditions; only resilience, support and the courage to keep going. Growing up, Edana’s childhood was marked by instability. When she was seven, her older brother was removed from their home. By the time she was...
Extended foster care is one of the most important tools states have to support young people as they move into adulthood. When it works well, it provides stability, relationships and practical support at a time when most young adults still depend on family and community.
Youth Villages is proud to announce that Layla Nytes, a participant in its LifeSet™ program, has been selected for the 2026 Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) Foster Youth Internship Program in Washington, D.C.
Congratulations to Layla, a LifeSet young adult, on being selected for the CCAI Foster Youth Internship in Washington, D.C. this summer.
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).
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.
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.
“She was basically an angel for me; always there and came out to support me whenever I needed it.” Those are the words of Alex, an ambitious 21-year-old who faced challenges early in his life.
For LifeSet young adult Lauryn, family is more than just biological ties; it’s the people she’s met in her journey.