The new school year can already be nerve-wracking for kids…
Youth Villages Massachusetts Articles
Youth Villages of Massachusetts receives $50,000 from local asset management firm, CREF
More than 800 young adults age out of foster care in Massachusetts each year…
Hannah finds her way
During Parent’s Weekend in her freshman year of college, Hannah attempted suicide…
From the Front: Intercept Specialist Nathalia Nunez
Any Youth Villages staff who’s worked on the frontlines knows they should go into each new relationship with an open mind but be curious and skeptical.
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…
Julia beats the odds
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million…
United Way Community Connections Show
Licensed Program Expert Sarah Gurney talks about Youth Villages and the work we do with families and young adults
Job Prep Workshop Helps Young Adults Prepare for Successful Future
Each year, approximately 20,000 young adults across the country turn 18 while in foster care. They are preparing to leave foster care – alone – and statistics tell us that doesn’t usually end well, with many experiencing incarceration, homelessness and unemployment.
Finding Independence: Chris’s Story
Every year, the Youth Villages LifeSet program helps more than 4,000 young people across the county navigate challenges as they reach adulthood. These young people are resilient and capable…
Woburn Youth Villages Awarded $500,000 Grant
Youth Villages is one of 130 local nonprofits to receive grants through Cummings Foundation’s $20 Million Grant Program. Located in Woburn, the organization was awarded a $500,000 grant and was chosen from a total of 738 applicants during a competitive review process.