Youth Villages Clarksville
Youth Villages’ Clarksville, Tenn., office provides:
651 Stowe Court
Clarksville, TN 37040
Phone: 931-503-0777
Fax: 931-503-0703
The Clarksville office is seeking foster parents for children in our care. Youth Villages provides free foster parent training, monthly reimbursements to help offset the costs of adding a child to your household and ongoing, 24-hour support.
Youth Villages offers free orientation and training sessions at the Youth Villages offices in Clarksville.
Interested in our foster care program? Contact Jessica Burk at (931) 503-0777 or jessica.burk@youthvillages.org to find out more, learn the dates of the next orientation and training sessions, or schedule a private orientation class.
Social News
Our annual employee conference is virtual this year, but that didn't stop us from starting Day 1 on a high note! We opened #yvec20 at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, TN where today's speaker, Memphis legend, A C Wharton gave an inspirational speech about the importance of the work we do as well as the obstacles our nation still faces.
Our teams from across the country are tuning in and we are all looking forward to Day 2!
Great opening day!! So thankful for my YV family and conference!
Loved it. Well done to the entire team producing this year’s EC!! 👊
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We strongly believe that, if possible, a child is best raised with their parents. Our Intercept program helps parents like Rudolfo Duenes have the skills and preparedness to raise their children successfully.
After the tragic death of his ex-wife, Rudolfo fought to gain custody of his children. He began meeting with his Intercept Specialist regularly. Rudolfo now has full custody of his children where they are happy and proud to be with dad. Read Rudolfo's full story:
Alabama Dad goes the distance to reunite his family | Youth Villages
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Alabama Dad goes the distance to reunite his familyJun 17, 2017 Rudolfo Duenes was in Atlanta when he got the phone call that changed his family’s life. His ex-wife, living in Birmingham, Alabama, had been found unconscious in her home. Drugs were involved. Their children, Gavin, 3, and McKenzie, ...Major thanks to Theresa Vargas and Washington Post for shedding light on the need for #COVID19 relief for youth aging out of our foster care system. Special thanks to @FosterClub and @DCCFSA too! #UpChafee #fostersafety
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Deshala Royster was 16 when she ended up in D.C.’s foster care system.Young people who turn 18 in foster care are resilient and want to become successful adults. Zoe has had many hardships, but when faced with leaving the foster care system without a plan for the future or solid support, he knew he needed help.
“LifeSet has allowed me to network and make connections with other youth, similar to me and from completely different walks of life,” Zoe said. “The program has given me tremendous support and guidance and has kept me motivated to reaching my goals.” Read Zoe's Story:
www.youthvillages.org/through-lifeset-and-yvscholars-zoe-builds-his-future/
Through LifeSet and YVScholars, Zoe builds his future | Youth Villages
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Young people who turn 18 in foster care are resilient and want to become successful adults. Zoe, entered state custody at 14 years old and moved around a lot before “aging out.” “I never really unpacked my clothing because I moved so much. I kept it in whatever bag I could find,” he says.“I'm really just trying to take everything that I’ve been through to make a difference in other people’s lives and make it mean something.”
Reagan is an amazing young person who is using her journey of entering and aging out of foster care to give light and hope to youth in her foster care support group. Learn more about Reagan's story:
www.youthvillages.org/you-are-not-alone-foster-care/
You Are Not Alone: Foster care | Youth Villages
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Reagan tells WBIR News in Knoxville, TN about her journey entering and aging out of foster care. She’s now 19, co-president of a foster care support group, and on her way to study social work at the University of Tennessee.How inspiring! Thank you Reagan!
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