Youth Villages

Youth Villages, located at 2705 Frederick Road in Opelika, Alabama, is dedicated to improving the lives of children across the country. With over 35 years of experience, Youth Villages offers a variety of programs and services focused on preserving and restoring families. Through partnerships and advocacy, Youth Villages strives to create positive, long-term change in child welfare, juvenile justice, and children's mental health systems.

Currently, there are over 435,000 children in foster care, with 120,000 awaiting adoption and 20,000 aging out of the system without family support. Youth Villages believes in preserving and strengthening families to allow children to grow up safely in their own homes. They provide evidence-based, family-focused services to help children and families thrive.

Through their direct services and partnerships, Youth Villages is changing the lives of thousands of children, families, and young people each year. Their programs, such as LifeSetTM, aim to support young adults transitioning out of foster care and empower them to succeed.

One success story is Mariah, a former LifeSetTM participant, who shares how Youth Villages impacted her life. Another example is Joshua, whose journey with Youth Villages helped him navigate mental health challenges and turn his life around.

Youth Villages also focuses on breaking generational cycles through education and mentorship. Participants like Jahlin, who is the first in their family to graduate high school and go to college, highlight the positive impact of Youth Villages' programs.

If you share a passion for helping children and families succeed, Youth Villages offers opportunities for you to get involved. Your contributions can directly support children and young adults in need. Sign up for updates on national programs and ways to make a difference through Youth Villages today.