Contact Us News ABOUT SERVICES CAREERS GET INVOLVED REFER A CHILD DONATE HELP CHILDREN REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL Every child should have the opportunity to reach for their dreams. Over 35 years, Youth Villages has worked to radically improve the lives of children across the country through an array of program models and services built around preserving and restoring families. We do what works — partner with others to expand our reach and advocate for positive, long-term change in child welfare, juvenile justice and children’s mental health systems. LEARN MORE THE CHALLENGE For many children, the path to adulthood is rough. Right now, more than 435,000 children are growing up in foster homes; 120,000 have been permanently separated from their parents and are waiting for adoption; 20,000 will turn 18 and “age out” without family support. We have a responsibility to do better. Preserving and strengthening families can allow children to grow up safely in their own homes without the trauma of family separation, and effective services can be the bridge to adulthood for young people who leave foster care alone. OUR SOLUTIONS 1 IN 20 children and youth in the U.S. are in state foster care systems 120,000+ are waiting for a new family through adoption OUR APPROACH Decades of experience and research have taught us this: a family does a better job of raising a child than the state. We provide and advocate for innovative, evidence-based, family-focused services designed to bring help and hope to children and their families, as well as proven services for young adults turning 18 in foster care. OUR SERVICES OUR IMPACT We’re changing the lives of thousands of children, families and young people every year through our direct services and partnerships with organizations and agencies around the country. Our work is to transform children’s systems, deepen our impact and deliver better results one child and one family at a time. Youth Villages States Partnering States LASTING CHANGE Former LifeSetTM participant, Mariah, shares her story of how this Youth Villages program impacted her life. WATCH VIDEO STORIES OF HOPE Helping children and families live successfully THE NEAL FAMILY CELEBRATED ANOTHER ADOPTION! Remember, Jonathan and Jaywanna Neal adopting Christopher in 2019, well the family celebrated another adoption this past year adopting Maliki in May of 2021, in the middle of the pandemic. The family wasted no time adopting Maliki as soon as he became available for adoption. KEEP READING YOUTH VILLAGES WALK FOR INDEPENDENCE RAISES $33,500 TO HELP AT-RISK YOUNG ADULTS In September, 175 walkers virtually traveled across America to raise awareness and funds to support the Youth Villages LifeSet program in the Walk for Independence. KEEP READING HOSPITALS HELP MENTAL HEALTH PATIENTS – BY SENDING THEM AWAY Long waits for emergency psychiatric care at hospitals have become the norm in Massachusetts. KEEP READING OUR PARTNERSHIPS Janie’s Fund is a partnership created by Steven Tyler, with Youth Villages, to bring hope and healing for many of our most vulnerable girls who have suffered the trauma of abuse and neglect. LEARN MORE MAKE A CAREER OUT OF CHANGING LIVES Do you share our passion for helping children and families live successfully? We’ve got a place for you. APPLY NOW HELP CREATE LASTING CHANGE Every day, we serve thousands of children and their families, and we need your help. GET INVOLVED DONATE Your one-time or continuing contribution goes directly to helping children and young adults get the chance they deserve. VOLUNTEER You can be a positive force in the lives of young people being treated through Youth Villages at our residential campuses and beyond. STAY INFORMED Sign up for regular updates on our national programs, ways to get involved and more at Youth Villages. Sign up today and stay informed! ABOUT US SERVICES CAREERS GET INVOLVED NEWS CONTACT Copyright © 2021 Youth Villages Terms of Use Privacy Statement Notice of Privacy Practices Medical Records Audited Financials Employee Resources All rights reserved. “Youth Villages” is a registered service mark owned by Youth Villages®. Youth Villages® is a tax-exempt 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 58-1716970). Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law. Youth Villages® is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Instagram powered by