Year: 2019 Articles

YVLifeSet helps Dylan ride the waves of life toward success

YVLifeSet helps Dylan ride the waves of life toward success

YVLifeSet Helps Dylan Ride the Waves of Life Toward SuccessPeople often gawk at Dylan as he rides through North Shore towns on one wheel.Dylan became involved with the Department of Children and Families when he was 13. There was physical abuse at home. He quit...

LifeSet gives Torrey the support she needs

LifeSet gives Torrey the support she needs

The transition to adulthood (ages 17-22) is critical for young adults. During that time, young people build the architecture of their lives, the frame that will support their future.

For Charlie, success is putting one foot in front of the other

For Charlie, success is putting one foot in front of the other

Charlie was 17 years old when he began services with Youth Villages. Although he was only a teenager, the responsibilities of adulthood weighed heavily on his shoulders. "Charlie was completely overwhelmed when he showed up at Inner Harbour," said Lecretia Franklin,...

Reforms in Tennessee child welfare system ripple across the nation

Reforms in Tennessee child welfare system ripple across the nation

Youth Villages is striving to transform child welfare systems across the country to bring more effective services to children, families and young people. Cindy Walker writes down phone numbers of apartments for Terrineka Maxwell, right, to check out. On the sofa is...

Massachusetts and New Hampshire | Spring Newsletter ’19 stories

Massachusetts and New Hampshire | Spring Newsletter ’19 stories

Adriana heals from the trauma of child sexual abuse to become a successful momAdriana Turmel with her sons Lorenzo (left) and Alonzo.Adriana, 20, was sexually abused from age four until six by a male relative who babysat her. The trauma affected her throughout her...

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