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.
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5 Mississippi youth courts receive grants from New Allies
Youth courts in Bolivar, Marion, Harrison, Hancock and Jackson counties in Mississippi will be able to provide a range of innovative supports and evidence-based services to families through funding from New Allies, the consulting and technical assistance initiative of Youth Villages.
5 Mississippi youth courts receive grants to increase services for families
JACKSON, Miss. (Aug. 13, 2025) – Youth courts in Bolivar, Marion, Harrison, Hancock and Jackson Counties will provide a range of innovative and evidence-based services and support to families through funding from New Allies, a part of national nonprofit Youth Villages.
From foster care to advocacy: Nykeya’s journey to healing and hope
Youth involved in the child welfare system disproportionately face mental health challenges compared to those living with their parents. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 80% of youth in foster care experience a mental health challenge.
A place to call home: Jeremy and Patricia’s journey to reunification
Life challenges might cause a bump in the road for most families. But for others, trials can result in major upheavals in their lives. Jeremy and his grandmother, Patricia, faced the latter when they were involved in a life-changing situation — one that led to their living apart from one another.
Resilience in the Face of Adversity: Kalina’s Story
In the United States, 2.5 million children are currently in kinship care, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation. This represents 3% of all children. In kinship care, relatives such as grandparents, siblings or extended family, raise children.
Housing vouchers keep MS families together, reduce number of children entering foster care
In December, Youth Villages had the opportunity to be a part of a press conference in Biloxi to announce HUD’s funding of 52 housing vouchers for families in South Mississippi. The vouchers will help many families stay together and live successfully.
Youth Villages, MDCPS partner to introduce new program to state
Youth Villages Intercept® has launched in Mississippi! A release from Youth Villages and the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) on the Intercept program coming to Mississippi.
Nyla’s Story: From Foster to Freshman
Moving to a college can be an exciting yet anxious experience for many young people. For those aging out of foster care, applying to and even getting enrolled in a college can be a monumental task. That’s where LifeSet comes in.
Missing Puzzle Piece – Jakayla’s story
Sometimes, challenges and obstacles are more than parents and children can handle. That was the situation Kamera and her teenage daughter