Kandi Shearer
Kandi Shearer joined the staff of Youth Villages in 2006 as a Specialized Crisis Services counselor in Tennessee. She became a clinical supervisor in that program and later served as the clinical consultant for crisis services provided statewide in Tennessee. She was promoted in 2016 to the position of assistant director of Community Based Services in Oregon. In this role, she now oversees services provided in Oregon, including Intercept in-home counseling; YVLifeSet; Emergency Department Diversion Services; and the Mosaic group home for young adults.
Shearer completed her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Mississippi State University, her master’s degree in clinical psychology from East Tennessee State University. She is currently licensed as a professional counselor.
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Backpack Heroes is back! This year, back to school is even more uncertain for our families due to COVID-19. In addition to the cost of school supplies, many are having issues adjusting to the new technological demands of virtual classrooms. That's why we are asking for monetary donations to provide families with technological support, such as WiFi and virtual learning tools, in addition to traditional school supplies. Click the link below to donate!
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We want to extend a special 'Thank You' to Stash Home for supporting us during their 10th Anniversary Celebration! There's still time to shop! $10 of every purchase will go to Youth Villages, now through July 5th. You can also enter their $10,000 furniture giveaway-- see their page for more details. Happy 10th Anniversary Stash!Shop at Stash during our 10th Anniversary! $10 of every purchase will go to Youth Villages or Angels' Arms ❤️
“I’m telling my story, sharing my journey, and making sure that kids get the help they need.” Alexander was one of approximately 20,000 young people who turn 18 each year in our country’s child welfare systems. He now has a new goal: to advocate for others like him. Read more about Alexander in our annual report: www.youthvillages.org/about-us/annual-report/
Images of racial division are everywhere we look today, and there are some difficult issues we need to address with our children. Here are some steps that all of us can take to help create racial unity.
www.youthvillages.org/talking-to-your-children-about-racism-and-inclusion/
Talking to Your Children about Racism and Inclusion | Youth Villages
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Here’s the beautiful thing about children: Most are born with a natural sense of justice and fairness. However, as children develop, they begin to figure out that the color of their skin has more meaning beyond the colors found in a crayon box, and they need caring adults to help them construct a ...Cameron loves to play videos games and hopes to make it to the NBA one day. He is hoping to find his forever family to share laughs with! Read Cameron's profile and share this post –- One share could help him find his forever home.
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