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Released: 25-Oct-2018 10:05 AM EDT
Los Angeles, Illinois, Washington D.C. and Louisianaawarded $10 million to launch program for transition-age foster youth
Youth Villages

Youth Villages announces grants to four jurisdictions in its drive to make intensive services available to each of hte 20,000 young people who age out of foster care by 2028.

Released: 19-Sep-2018 1:05 PM EDT
Tamara Strives to Be Miss America
Youth Villages

Meet Tamara Milford, a thriving student in her senior year at Middle Tennessee State University majoring in pre-law. Tamara is on the Mock Trial team, in Lambda Sigma National Honor Society, participates in YVLifeSet, is a YVScholar and is competing to qualify for the Miss America Pageant.

Released: 11-Jul-2018 9:00 AM EDT
Youth Villages Names New Chairman of the Board
Youth Villages

James “Jimmy” D. Lackie has been named chairman of the board of directors of Youth Villages, the national nonprofit organization headquartered in Memphis.

   
Released: 23-Apr-2018 9:05 AM EDT
New York City, Pittsburgh Public Agencies and Nonprofits Launch Intensive Program to Help Former Foster Youth
Youth Villages

New Yorkers For Children, on behalf of the New York City Administration for Children’s Services, and Allegheny County Department of Human Services in Pennsylvania are launching YVLifeSet, an evidence-informed intensive program helping former foster and transition-age youth who need support.

Released: 28-Jan-2018 11:05 AM EST
Steven Tyler’s Grammy Gala raises $2.4 million for Janie’s Fund
Youth Villages

Iconic singer, songwriter, humanitarian, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and four-time GRAMMY Award winner Steven Tyler and Live Nation celebrated the inaugural Janie’s Fund Gala with an exclusive live viewing of the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards telecast, elegant dinner, and unforgettable night of performances at the historic RED Studios Hollywood.

Released: 23-Jun-2017 11:40 AM EDT
Nearly Homeless at 18, a Young Woman Finds Help From a Youth Villages Mentor
Youth Villages

After more than 30 foster homes, Terrenika ages out of care with support from her Youth Villages mentor and YVLifeSet.

Released: 24-Apr-2017 11:05 AM EDT
Intercept Helps Kaitlin and Her Grandmother Rebuild Relationship
Youth Villages

Kaitlin, 16, missed more than 40 days of school last year. She was attending an alternative school after being arrested and expelled for theft. She was on probation with a strict curfew.

Released: 13-Feb-2017 5:05 PM EST
Going, Going, Gone! Steven Tyler’s Janie’s FundWins Big at Barrett-Jackson Auction with Sale of Rare Sports Car
Youth Villages

A rare sports car from the personal collection of Steven Tyler has been auctioned, raising $800,000 for his Janie’s Fund, a philanthropic partnership with Youth Villages.

Released: 13-Oct-2016 1:05 PM EDT
Parents Learn Plan A, B and C to Solve Their Children's Behavior Problems
Youth Villages

Youth Villages, a national nonprofit organization helping more than 23,000 children, young people and families this year is using evidence-based Collaborative Problem Solving as part of a sweeping rethinking about what really makes kids act out, get into trouble with alcohol, drugs or sex, or even turn to violence or suicide. The partnership with Think: Kids includes a research component to further the evidence base in how to best help the most vulnerable children.

Released: 13-Apr-2012 8:00 AM EDT
In Child Sexual Abuse, Strangers Aren't the Greatest Danger
Youth Villages

Parents drill their children on "stranger danger," but when children are abused its most often by someone they know. This article helps parents protect their children from abuse closer to home: from family members, an adult the family trusts or another child.

Released: 7-Feb-2012 6:00 AM EST
Young Love Really Can Hurt: Parents Can Use Valentine’s Month to Teach Safe Dating for Teens
Youth Villages

There’s a dark side to puppy love. Teen dating: it’s a subject that causes many parents to shudder and shy away, but parents can use Valentine’s Day to start important conversations with their teens or pre-teens. There are ways to make dating and relationships safer for them – not just now but throughout their lives.

Released: 8-Nov-2011 8:00 AM EST
Five Tips to a Successful Foster/Adoption
Youth Villages

More people are considering domestic adoption through foster care. An expert gives parents tips for success. This article can be used as basis for feature stories, op-ed or as expert column.

Released: 2-Aug-2011 6:00 AM EDT
Day Foundation announces $42 million legacy challenge grant to Youth Villages
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The Day Foundation announced today it will give Youth Villages a $42 million legacy challenge grant primarily to help expand the organization’s transitional living program that helps older foster children become successful adults.



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