Why work at youth villages?
Experience the benefits. As Youth Villages continues to grow, we’re always looking for people with a strong sense of purpose and drive to make the world a better place for our youth and their families. We realize that this wouldn’t be possible if it wasn’t for our staff who put in the time every day to change the lives of our kids.
Is youth villages a registered trademark?
“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.
Is a gift to youth villages tax-deductible?
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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.
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 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.
Lasting Change
Former LifeSet TM participant, Mariah, shares her story of how this Youth Villages program impacted her life.
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.
What is youth village?
Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to prejudice and racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.
What was the impact of Youth Villages in the 1990s?
In the 1990s, Youth Villages revolutionized the nation’s approach to child services and has continued to be guided by sustainable change. We began measuring long-term outcomes and focused relentlessly on the work that led to the most lasting success.
Is Youth Villages an equal opportunity employer?
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.
Looking for an internship?
Youth Villages offers paid summer internships, internships for credit and therapeutic recreation internships.
Opportunities for New Teachers
If you are nearing graduation and majored in education or specialized subject area and will be eligible for licensure upon graduation, you may choose to pursue a Lead Teacher position at Youth Villages instead of a traditional district path.
YV360 Career Development Program for Recent Graduates
Every year we select a cohort of recent graduates for the YV360 Career Development Program, a one-of-a–kind experience that allows you to maximize your potential as a clinician and leader as you emerge as a social services professional.
