Youth Villages Middle Tennessee Articles

Sofia’s story: Parenting a parent, breaking the cycle

Sofia’s story: Parenting a parent, breaking the cycle

At 16, Sofia entered foster care as a new mother with nowhere else to go. Her own home hadn’t been a safe or supportive environment, kicking her out when she got pregnant. With no guardian to return to after giving birth, she found herself in foster care, raising a baby in an unfamiliar home.

Meet Isaiah, LifeSet participant in Nashville

Meet Isaiah, LifeSet participant in Nashville

After his mom died when he was 14 years old, Isaiah and his brother entered the care of their grandmother. Sadly, their grandmother died soon after, leading them to be placed in the foster care system.

Impact Hour 2025 at The Parthenon

Impact Hour 2025 at The Parthenon

Five young adults who aged out of foster care at 18 years old vulnerably shared their experience transitioning to adulthood after spending most of their childhood in state custody.

Tennessee program helps young adults aging out of foster care find success

Tennessee program helps young adults aging out of foster care find success

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Every year, nearly 20,000 young people age out of the foster care system across the country—more than 800 of them right here in Tennessee. Without a strong support system, many face overwhelming challenges, including homelessness, substance abuse, and incarceration.

Archives