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Ko’s journey to a brighter future
Ko spent most of his childhood in the foster care system, but it wasn’t a traditional path. When he was 10 years old, Ko was placed in state custody. Ko didn’t end up with a foster family; instead, he went to Bill’s Place, a residential campus of Youth Villages.
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A day in the life, Anna Veverka: Placement manager
When families and young people reach the ‘front door’ at Youth Villages in Oregon, they meet Anna Veverka, the placement manager who is also known as ‘the puzzle solver.’
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From one partner to a national network: Youth Villages marks a decade of system change through partnerships and collaboration
Ten years ago, a handful of Youth Villages staff -- members of the new Strategic Partnerships department -- boarded a flight from Memphis to Seattle to train employees at the Y Social Impact Center to deliver LifeSet, Youth Villages' evidence-based program model supporting young…
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A Gentler Path
Memphis Magazine celebrates Youth Villages’ 40th anniversary, as CEO Patrick Lawler reflects on its evolution from a small residential program serving 88 children to a national organization impacting more than 50,000 young people each year.
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Anahi takes the path less chosen: Youth Villages Scholars initiative helps her pursue education
In Oregon, young people who experience foster care face steep barriers compared to their peers. Only 57% graduate from high school, and many age out of the system without family support. According to the Annie E. Casey Foundation, only one in 10 foster youth enrolls in college.
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An impact-focused trip to Capitol Hill
When Natalie Clark asked a question about the availability of federal housing vouchers during a policy session at the Family-Focused Treatment Association's 2026 Public Policy Institute in Washington, D.C., she wasn't speaking as an observer.
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Lucas’ story: Finding hope again
When Lucas was younger, he dreamed of playing in the NFL or NBA. But when he was diagnosed with Becker muscular dystrophy, a rare genetic disorder that causes progressive muscle weakness in the legs, pelvis and heart, those dreams suddenly felt out of reach. As his physical…
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Keeping the door to extended foster care open
Extended foster care cannot help a young person who never learns it exists. Among surveyed young people who did not participate, 44% said they were unaware of EFC or had not been told about it. At the same time, all 30 state and county child welfare professionals surveyed said…
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Mississippi youth courts put prevention into practice
By the time a family appears in youth court, a judge is already weighing decisions about safety, placement and what happens next. But identifying what a family needs is only one part of the job. That help must exist, the family must be able to reach it and the court, agency and…
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With big dreams and people in her corner, Youth Villages Scholar ZiZi is ready to face the future
Throughout her life, ZiZi has had to learn to stand up for herself. With the help of her LifeSet specialist, she now has people in her corner.