Podcasts about youth villages

Youth Villages is expanding its family support, mental and behavioral health services to reach more Georgia communities. The Intercept program is beginning in Rockdale, Douglas, and Paulding Counties. Tanya Anderson, the executive director of Youth Villages Georgia, and Jameta Wheeler, the state manager for In-Home Services at Youth Villages, talk more about Intercept and Youth Villages’ new pilot contract with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Development Disabilities. Also, on the evening of June 15, 1930, a mob lynched Morehouse student Dennis Hubert. This May, Hubert will be posthumously awarded an honorary bachelor of arts degree during the commencement ceremony. Ann Hill Bond, an Atlanta-based journalist and chair of the Fulton County Remembrance Coalition, and Imam Plemon T. El-Amin, Hubert’s nephew, talk more about Hubert’s life, and the legacy of Hubert’s mother, an educator, who served as a principal of the Crogmsn School, where Hubert was lynched.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carina Santa Maria is a first time ED making veteran moves at her organization. At Shelter Inc., Carina helps youth experiencing homelessness find emergency shelter, transitional housing, and clinical care, filling a crucial need for a vulnerable population within her community. Such a need requires great funding, and when Carina stepped into the role, things weren't where they needed to be.  Fast forward to today -  Shelter Inc. has seen their revenue grow nearly 5x thanks to changes in strategy implemented by Carina. Sherry and Carina discuss the growth and challenges faced by Shelter Inc., the journey of scaling the organization,and how their relationship with donors impacted the transition to their new funding model. The two explore the need for diversification in funding, the impact of innovative ideas, and the significance of infrastructure in nonprofit operations.   What You Will Discover: ✔️ Infrastructure needs are often overlooked but essential for operations. ✔️ The ask doesn't have to be awkward. By staying open and consistent, your funders won't be caught off guard when you make the big ask, and even might be more proactive that you anticipate.  ✔️ New initiatives can appear nice and shiny for donors, but communicating the importance of overhead funding is crucial. ✔️ An engaged team is vital for implementing change throughout your organization. —————————————— Carina H. Santa Maria, MSW, LCSW, was appointed Executive Director and member of the Board of Directors of Shelter, Inc, in June 2018. She was previously Director of Field Education with Dominican University's School of Social Work where she managed and coordinated internship experiences for master level social work students while maintaining relations with community organizations to address the needs of clients needing social work intervention. While at Dominican, she also served as an adjunct  instructor, teaching various graduate level social work classes, including a graduate level human trafficking course.  Prior to her work at Dominican University, she was a Community Youth Counselor for Memorial Health Care Systems and partnered with the Broward Sheriff's Office and their Juvenile Diversion program. She has also served as the Vice President of Education and Outreach at the Broward Human Trafficking Coalition, and as a residential counselor at Youth Villages in Memphis, TN. In addition, Carina has volunteered with Kristi House – Project GOLD and served as the Education Director for Traffick Free, a volunteer driver organization in the Chicago area that combats human trafficking. Carina is also a founding member of a local Arlington Heights community group called Voices of Community, Acceptance, and Love (VOCAL), whose mission is to bridge differences to create a supportive, connected community that celebrates diversity and practices tolerance and acceptance. She was recently awarded the NASW Illinois Chapter's Emerging Young Leader Award as well as Delta Zeta National Sorority's 35 women under 35. She graduated with her bachelor's degree in psychology and criminology from the University of Tampa in 2007. In 2011, she received her master's degree in social work from Dominican University. She resides in Arlington Heights, IL with her husband and two sons.   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cnhomann/ Website: https://www.shelter-inc.org/ -------------------------- Welcome to the Business Behind Fundraising podcast, where you'll discover how to raise the kind of money your big vision requires without adding more events, appeals, or grant applications. Learn how to stop blocking overall revenue growth and start attracting investment-level donors with Sherry Quam Taylor. Sherry Quam Taylor's unique approach and success combine her background of scaling businesses with her decade-long experience advising nonprofit leadership teams. With out-of-the-box principles and a myth-busting methodology, proven results, and an ability to see solutions to revenue problems that others overlook, her clients regularly add 7-figures of revenue to their bottom line. If you need a true partner to show you how to fully finance your entire mission, both programs, AND overhead, year after year… You're in the right place!   #nonprofits #podcast

A recent study by Belmont University reports that 70-80% of young people who age out of foster care without adequate support face homelessness, addiction, imprisonment and mental illness by the age of 21. Today we speak with two Nashvillians who both found themselves in foster care. We'll hear about their stories, the support that made a difference for them, and how they are both dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others who are navigating similar experiences. Join us!This episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys and Mary Mancini.TODAY'S GUESTS Sahar McGill, former foster youth, Youth Villages Life Set specialist Tristan Slough, former foster youth, Tennessee Higher Education Initiative (THEI) Student Resource Coordinator FURTHER READING Learn more about foster care, resources, and becoming a foster parent through the Tennessee Department of Children Services. Check out Youth Villages to find out more about support services for youth and becoming a foster parent. Belmont University | Every Child Tennessee: Foster Youth in Tennessee 2024 Landscape Study – Transitioning to Adulthood Tristian Slough via The Tennessean | I went from foster care to the Ivy League, but I did it because of the support around me

Interviews with Youth Villages and Big Brothers Big Sisters of NH.

239 Stories Series: Experiencing the Supernatural with Jackie Coleman   Genesis 50:20 + 21 (NIV) "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. So then, don't be afraid. I will provide for you and your children.” And he reassured them and spoke kindly to them."   Questions and Topics We Discuss: Are you willing to share some of the supernatural happenings you experienced with you family and  your dad near the end of his life? Will you share a few of your God stories you've experienced through your daughter, Olive's medical journey? What are some recent things the Lord has been teaching you?   Jackie Coleman completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Georgia in 2005. She later earned an M.A. in Counseling from Richmont Graduate University and an M.Ed. from Harvard Graduate School of Education, where she was named an Urban Scholar. While in Boston, she worked as a bilingual Family Counselor for Youth Villages, and later launched the Transitional Living program, which is designed to assist at-risk youth aging out of state custody. While in Atlanta, she worked on marriage and family issues with Building Intimate Marriages and research and writing projects for best-selling author Shaunti Feldhahn. In 2012, as Executive Director, Jackie helped design and implement Governor Deal's REACH (Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen) Georgia program, a mentoring and college scholarship opportunity for low-income middle school students. Eventually Jackie taught at Winters Chapel School where her children attended. Jackie is married to John and she now stays home with their four children.   Other Episodes Mentioned from The Savvy Sauce: 23 Nurturing Friendships with Jackie Coleman 99 Sabbath Rest with Sandy Feit   Total Forgiveness Sermon by R.T. Kendall   Thank You to Our Sponsor: WinShape Marriage   Connect with The Savvy Sauce through Our Website   Please help us out by sharing this episode with a friend, leaving a 5-star rating and review, and subscribing to this podcast!   Gospel Scripture: (all NIV)   Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”   Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”   Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.”    Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”    Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”    Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”    John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”   Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”    Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”   Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”   Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.”   Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.”   Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“   Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“   Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

Interviews with the New Hampshire Community Bail Fund and Youth Villages.

Our friend Dave Worland with The Knoble introduces us to Jenna Bailey with the non-profit organization Youth Villages and their work in Foster Care. Jenna is the Foster Care Recruiting Supervisor in Chattanooga. Youth Villages recruits foster parents, foster grandparents and respite care providers. Training and assistance is provided. For more information call 865-560-2558 or connect via email, jenna.bailey@youthvillages.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paige McCormick(Assistant Director - Youth Villages Mississippi) & Antuwuan Bass(FYI Voucher Recipient | Lifeset Participant) detail the work of Youth Villages and others to help foster kids as they age out of the foster system.

Delvit Rogers with Youth Villages will discuss National Adoption Month and often overlooked teenagers in the adoption process. If you've ever considered adoption as an option listen to this show. Youth Villages is a national leader in children's mental and behavioral health committed to building strong families, delivering effective services, and significantly improving outcomes for children, families and young people involved in child welfare and juvenile justice systems across the country. Founded in 1986, the organization's 4,000 employees help more than 39,000 children annually across the U.S.

Interviews with Lil Iguana Children's Safety Foundation and Youth Villages.

Frank J. Cianciola serves as Founder, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Banc3 Holdings, Inc. He began his financial services career at Union Planters in 1973 and from 1984-1992 he held a variety of executive positions with Commerce Union Bank (C&S Sovran). From 1992-1995, Cianciola served as CFO of The Memphis Group, Inc., a $60 million aerospace company. In 1995, he became CEO of Victory Bank and Trust, followed by his role as Founder, CEO and Chairman of Renasant Bank. Frank served on the publicly held Renasant (RNST) Bank's Board from 2004 – 2009. Most recently, he served as Chairman and Vice Chairman of Metropolitan Bank. Cianciola holds a Master of Science degree in Finance from The University of Memphis. He is a graduate of The Graduate School of International Banking (University of Virginia), The Graduate School of Commercial Lending (University of Oklahoma) and The Effective Executive Program (The Wharton School). Frank Cianciola has been Adjunct Instructor in the Department of Economics at the University of Memphis. Cianciola is a past President of the Economic Club of Memphis; Regent at the Barrett School of Banking; served on the Leadership Council for Youth Villages and was the 2015 Chairperson for the Signature Chefs Annual fundraiser for the March of Dimes. Frank Cianciola is also involved with the Wolf River Conservancy, Church of the Holy Apostles and is a graduate of Leadership Memphis. Links to items mentioned in the interview: Bank3 Economic Club of Memphis University of Memphis Leadership Memphis Society of Entrepreneurs

Interviews with Youth Villages and with the Hudson Community Food Pantry.

As Father's Day approaches, Sarah and Tennille are focusing on children who rely on foster families for care. This week, they chat with Donna Goodman of Youth Villages about ways the public can get involved in supporting the needs of these children.

May is Foster Care Awareness Month, Andrecia Gibbs, Regional Manager at Youth Villages shares their mission to help every child reach their full potential. If you've considered becoming a foster parent this show will provide information to help you start the process. Andrecia discusses the need for foster care parents in the Memphis area, the keys to helping 36,000 children with behavioral and emotional challenges and their families each year, and the challenge to find foster homes for teens and sibling groups.

Mike Bruns, Owner of Bruns Holdings is a powerhouse guest and for good reason. Not only does has he had an illustrious career, but he's used that success to give back to worthy causes in the community including, LeBonheur National Leadership Council, The Society of Entrepreneurs, Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare Board of Directors, Campbell Foundation Board Trustee and Youth Villages among others.

As a child, Elliot never quite felt “right” and struggled knowing he could not be the daughter his parents wanted. Elliot was experiencing gender dysphoria but without a name for it or a supportive environment, he was trapped. His sense of hopelessness was compounded by an abusive household and childhood trauma. At times, he could not see himself making it out alive. In high school, Elliot entered the foster care system and found Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Through CBT, Elliot was able to deconstruct his past and find the right pieces to build himself back up. Learn more about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Youth Villages' Clinical Services Program Manager Dr. Lindsay Pate and how it may help you find compassion amid destruction on this episode of Stronger Than You Think.       Links from the show  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988-273-8255  Learn more about all the programs at Youth Villages here.  Join the force for families. 101 locations across 23 states (including D.C.) Check out open positions near you.    Full show description   www.youthvillages.org/podcast        Social Media    Instagram - @youthvillages    Facebook - @youthvillages    Twitter - @youthvillages   YouTube - youtube.com/user/youthvillages    LinkedIn – linkedin.com/school/youth-villages          Listen to this episode on   Apple   Spotify    Google Play   Amazon Music    YouTube         Privacy Policy     All rights reserved. “Youth Villages” is a registered service mark owned by Youth Villages®, a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 58-1716970). Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law.    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.    www.youthvillages.org/privacy-statement/  

In this episode of Extra Innings, hear from Ken Kimble, the Managing Director of Development for Youth Villages, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping emotionally and behaviorally troubled children and their families live successfully. Jay interviews Ken on his career journey and how his experience through Boy Scouts of America and his family roots in Memphis brought him to Youth Villages, and the lessons he gleaned along the way. To learn more about Jay Myers or his podcast guests, visit www.jaymyersceo.com.

Jaquelyn was motivated to embark on the difficult journey from Guatemala to the United States by the promise of opportunity. By the time she and her 5-year-old nephew arrived to the U.S., she'd experienced so much trauma; she literally had no fear left in her body. Through foster care and a revolving door of new environments, Jaquelyn remained grounded in her determination to go to college. To Rosa Duvall, a clinical manager for strategic partnerships with LifeSet, Jaquelyn is a shining example of the self-efficacy Youth Villages hopes to elicit in foster youth. All people have the ability to form goals and dreams, and Jaquelyn's story is one example of how they can propel a person forward, unrelenting in achieving them.      Links from the show  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255  Learn more about all the programs at Youth Villages here.  Join the force for families. 101 locations across 23 states (including D.C.) Check out open positions near you.    Full show description   www.youthvillages.org/podcast        Social Media    Instagram - @youthvillages    Facebook - @youthvillages    Twitter - @youthvillages   YouTube - youtube.com/user/youthvillages    LinkedIn – linkedin.com/school/youth-villages          Listen to this episode on   Apple   Spotify    Google Play   Amazon Music    YouTube         Privacy Policy     All rights reserved. “Youth Villages” is a registered service mark owned by Youth Villages®, a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 58-1716970). Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law.    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.    www.youthvillages.org/privacy-statement/       

Twins Jordan and Devan escaped generational poverty and found themselves on the road toward embodying their ideal selves. Being educated, healthy and financially stable once was only a fantasy, but with the help of Youth Villages and strong support systems, Jordan and Devan have found themselves living their wildest dreams. Poverty, anxiety and depression can make it impossible to help yourself, but there will always be someone equipped to help you. As Youth Villages mental health professional Becky Smith explains, doing better is a skill, not a will -- and sometimes, we just need to be taught.   Since the interview–Both Jordan and Devan now work for Youth Villages. Jordan, a Mentor Liaison, helps with recruiting, training, and managing volunteers who mentor the youth participating in Youth Villages' services.  Devan, a Clinical Applications Specialist, provides IT support and training for the digital tools used by the clinical team.  Jordan and Devan also participate in public speaking events representing Youth Villages and advocating for child welfare programs.  Links from the show  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255  Learn more about all the programs at Youth Villages here.  Join the force for families. 101 locations across 23 states (including D.C.) Check out open positions near you.      Full show description   www.youthvillages.org/podcast        Social Media    Instagram - @youthvillages    Facebook - @youthvillages    Twitter - @youthvillages   YouTube - youtube.com/user/youthvillages    LinkedIn – linkedin.com/school/youth-villages          Listen to this episode on   Apple   Spotify    Google Play   Amazon Music    YouTube         Privacy Policy     All rights reserved. “Youth Villages” is a registered service mark owned by Youth Villages®, a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 58-1716970). Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law.    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.    www.youthvillages.org/privacy-statement/     

When Ajah was experiencing childhood sexual abuse, she reached out to the adults in her life for help and was met with only indifference and betrayal. Ajah felt powerless until a slogan at school, “You are what you make,” redefined her life's trajectory. The idea she could build a better life for herself was invigorating and made more tangible when her LifeSet specialist exposed her to new places and experiences. Youth Villages Managing Director of Clinical Services Dr. Rebekah Lemmons discusses how our environments shape our outcomes. Dr. Lemmons believes we influence our environment by choosing what kind of media we consume. Learn how Ajah set herself on the path to a better life by becoming an ‘information shopaholic.'     Since the interview – Ajah graduated from Wake Technical Community College in North Carolina with a bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance. She is currently working in the billing department at Walmart, but is currently seeking a career in the tech industry.    Links from the show  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255  Learn more about all the programs at Youth Villages here.  Join the force for families. 101 locations across 23 states (including D.C.) Check out open positions near you.      Full show description   www.youthvillages.org/podcast        Social Media    Instagram - @youthvillages    Facebook - @youthvillages    Twitter - @youthvillages   YouTube - youtube.com/user/youthvillages    LinkedIn – linkedin.com/school/youth-villages          Listen to this episode on   Apple   Spotify    Google Play   Amazon Music    YouTube         Privacy Policy     All rights reserved. “Youth Villages” is a registered service mark owned by Youth Villages®, a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 58-1716970). Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law.    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.    www.youthvillages.org/privacy-statement/     

When Jake found himself in a residential facility as a teenager, he was constantly told by staff he would never amount to anything. Jake was aware the statistics on foster youth who age out of the system are grim and was determined to break out of the cycle of institutionalization. Driven by a strong desire to help others in his situation, Jake took matters into his own hands and proved his naysayers wrong. Youth Villages Licensed Program Expert John Milner explains how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps young people like Jake avoid “acting out the label” by offering an alternative way of thinking.     Links from the show  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255  Learn more about all the programs at Youth Villages here.  Join the force for families. 101 locations across 23 states (including D.C.) Check out open positions near you.    Full show description   www.youthvillages.org/podcast        Social Media    Instagram - @youthvillages    Facebook - @youthvillages    Twitter - @youthvillages   YouTube - youtube.com/user/youthvillages    LinkedIn – linkedin.com/school/youth-villages       Listen to this episode on   Apple   Spotify    Google Play   Amazon Music    YouTube         Privacy Policy     All rights reserved. “Youth Villages” is a registered service mark owned by Youth Villages®, a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 58-1716970). Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law.    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.    www.youthvillages.org/privacy-statement/       

Jennifer's brother Michael was her biggest advocate growing up. Upon entering the foster care system as small children, Michael aggressively defended his sister. But without the tools to manage his emotional reactions, Michael ended up attracting harm to himself. As a late teen, Jennifer was connected to Youth Villages and their program, Life Set. Using their resources and undergoing therapy, she is now able to advocate for foster youth enduring experiences like her own. Learn how it's possible to break generational curses by managing trauma effectively and advocating fiercely on this episode of Stronger Than You Think    Links from the show  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255  Learn more about all the programs at Youth Villages here.  Join the force for families. 101 locations across 23 states (including D.C.) Check out open positions near you.    Full show description   www.youthvillages.org/podcast        Social Media    Instagram - @youthvillages    Facebook - @youthvillages    Twitter - @youthvillages   YouTube - youtube.com/user/youthvillages    LinkedIn – linkedin.com/school/youth-villages         Listen to this episode on   Apple   Spotify    Google Play   Amazon Music    YouTube        Privacy Policy     All rights reserved. “Youth Villages” is a registered service mark owned by Youth Villages®, a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 58-1716970). Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law.    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.    www.youthvillages.org/privacy-statement/   

Ares was terrified of his abusive biological mother, but one thing he is grateful for is her teaching him the Lord's Prayer. Ares prayed every night of his childhood and credits his faith with carrying him through hardship and into a successful track career throughout high school and now at North Carolina State University. Ares' LifeSet Specialist Alleyah Mason points out that spiritual faith is something no one can take away from you. Through the guiding light of spirituality, Ares was led to real family in his teammates, their families and coaches. For Ares, God served as a reminder of the light at the end of the tunnel.       Links from the show  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988-273-8255  Learn more about all the programs at Youth Villages here.  Join the force for families. 101 locations across 23 states (including D.C.) Check out open positions near you.    Full show description   www.youthvillages.org/podcast        Social Media    Instagram - @youthvillages    Facebook - @youthvillages    Twitter - @youthvillages   YouTube - youtube.com/user/youthvillages    LinkedIn – linkedin.com/school/youth-villages          Listen to this episode on   Apple   Spotify    Google Play   Amazon Music    YouTube         Privacy Policy     All rights reserved. “Youth Villages” is a registered service mark owned by Youth Villages®, a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 58-1716970). Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law.    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.    www.youthvillages.org/privacy-statement/     

Years of bullying and low self-esteem made Julia forget what it was like to feel happy. Hopelessness turned into self-harm and into a string of suicide attempts that left Julia wondering why she hated herself. Asking this question changed Julia's mindset, and she eventually found hope and happiness through volunteer work. Youth Villages Program Director for Crisis Services Raquel Shutze explains there is hope through connection. Learn how Julia changed her life through connections with fellow volunteers, LifeSet and therapeutic animals on this episode of Stronger Than You Think.   Since the interview–Julia is on track to graduate May 2023 from Southern New Hampshire University with a bachelor's degree in Psychology. Julia and her fiance recently purchased their first home together. After graduation, she plans to get her master's degree in social work.  Links from the show: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988-273-8255  Learn more about all the programs at Youth Villages here. Join the force for families. 101 locations across 23 states and the District of Columbia. Check out open positions near you. Full show description: www.youthvillages.org/podcast    Social Media Instagram - @youthvillages   Facebook - @youthvillages    Twitter - @youthvillages   YouTube - youtube.com/user/youthvillages    LinkedIn – linkedin.com/school/youth-villages       Listen to this episode on  Apple  Spotify Google Amazon Music YouTube  Privacy Policy     All rights reserved. “Youth Villages” is a registered service mark owned by Youth Villages®, a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 58-1716970). Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law.    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.    www.youthvillages.org/privacy-statement/       

Growing up, Darrah was the strong one. From a young age, her mother's mental illness forced her to be the adult of the household. For Darrah, entering the foster care system and experiencing structure for the first time was a relief; but even then, she was on her own. After achieving academic and professional success, Darrah was still confronted with the question: “Who's going to take care of me?” The answer had been the same all along. Learn how you can be your own greatest ally through the practice of positive affirmation and remember, “You got this!” Links from the show  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988-273-8255  Learn more about all the programs at Youth Villages here. (http://bit.ly/3Q0u3pK ) Join the force for families. 101 locations across 23 states (including D.C.) Check out open positions near you. (http://bit.ly/3C8hnaV) Meet the Expert! Kristin Landers is the Director of LifeSet and Transition Age Services overseeing all clinical needs for the LifeSet program across the country. LifeSet is one of the nation's first — and now one of the largest — evidence-informed programs helping bridge the gap for young people who are aging out of foster care and transitioning into adulthood. In her role, Landers supports program model fidelity internally and externally, as well as the development of clinical best practices and program model adaptation pilots. Originally from Ashland, Oregon, Kristin graduated from the University of California (undergrad), University of San Francisco (graduate) and is a licensed marriage and family therapist. She has more than 30 years of experience in the mental health field. Kristin started her journey at Youth Villages over 22 years ago as an in-home specialist. If you're interested in working in the LifeSet program, contact us here.   Full show description  www.youthvillages.org/podcast    Social Media   Instagram - @youthvillages   Facebook - @youthvillages   Twitter - @youthvillages  YouTube - youtube.com/user/youthvillages   LinkedIn – linkedin.com/school/youth-villages 

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Pat Lawler, CEO of Youth Villages, who highlights the Memphis, Tennessee-based nonprofit that is a national leader in children's mental and behavioral health committed to build strong families, delivering effective services and significantly improving outcomes for children, families and young people involved in child welfare and juvenile justice systems across the country. Founded in 1986, the organization's 3,400 employees help more than 36,000 children annually in 23 states across the U.S. and the District of Columbia. Youth Villages has been recognized by the Harvard Business School and U.S. News & World Report and was identified by The White House as one of the nation's most promising results-oriented nonprofit organizations.During the interview, Pat also highlights their new podcast, Stronger Than You Think, which focuses on interviewing and sharing the stories of the organization's team members. Through their stories, you get a glimpse into the path that brought each of them to Youth Villages, how they maintain personal and professional wellness in a field that challenges them, and the stories from which they draw inspiration to keep doing their critical work. Pat then wraps up discussing Memphis Allies, an initiative launched by Youth Villages that is bringing together community groups and resources to turn the City's most dangerous places into safe neighborhoods where families and businesses can thrive and children can reach their full potential as adults. Pat talks about their SWITCH model, the feedback already being received, and how the community can get involved and support their efforts.Visit www.youthvillages.org or www.memphisallies.org to learn more.

What qualifies a person to confront gun violence in our communities? Troy Dotson believes his lived experience and ability to freely speak about his life allows him to connect in a way that can leave a meaningful impact on victims and perpetrators of gun violence. As a reformed gang member, minister and now working with Youth Villages' community violence intervention gun violence reduction initiative Memphis Allies, Troy uses his unique combination of skills and perspective to forge relationships and change trajectories for people in Memphis. He shares his life story, trauma and hardships that have ultimately shaped his passion for this work – work aimed at saving lives and keeping our communities safer. Links from the show: Join the force for families. View open positions with Memphis Allies and Residential Learn more about Troy's story Switch Team Members Have Earned The Right To Be Heard Full show description: www.youthvillages.org/podcast Social Media LinkedIn – linkedin.com/school/youth-villages Instagram - @youthvillages Facebook - @youthvillages YouTube - youtube.com/youthvillages Privacy Policy All rights reserved. “Youth Villages” is a registered service mark owned by Youth Villages®, a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 58-1716970). Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law. 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. youthvillages.org/privacy-statement/

When you're fresh out of college, it can feel overwhelming to choose a career path and earn skills that you'll be beholden to for your entire career. For students like Tricia Murphy who knew they wanted to work closely with children and families, the pressure to commit to a graduate-degree program before ever entering the workforce weighs even heavier. But upon finding Youth Villages and its YV360 program, Tricia realized she could work with kids and families, and even grow her career, before deciding to commit to a graduate degree. She shares the impact of internal upward mobility and a willingness to support career growth in her episode of Stronger Than You Think. Links from the show Learn more about our residential services. Building relationships that heal in Youth Villages' residential programs Join the force for families. View open positions in residential here and LifeSet here. Full show description www.youthvillages.org/podcast Social Media LinkedIn – linkedin.com/school/youth-villages Instagram - @youthvillages Facebook - @youthvillages YouTube - youtube.com/user/youthvillages Privacy Policy All rights reserved. “Youth Villages” is a registered service mark owned by Youth Villages®, a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 58-1716970). Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law. 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. youthvillages.org/privacy-statement/

Unlike football, life doesn't come with a playbook. But even still, the ability to read situations and respond, to leave losses behind you and trudge forward, and to work as a team to achieve goals are football lessons that apply universally to life. Rictrell Harris brings to his role at Youth Villages years of sports experience. While that sometimes directly translates as he plays pickup games with kids at Bill's Place, it also is evident in his adaptable approach to family care and his team-oriented mindset. Like many employees at Youth Villages, Rictrell perfectly merges personal experience and passion to best serve children, and he shares a glimpse into those experiences on this episode of Stronger Than You Think. Links from the show  • Learn more about our residential services.     • Building relationships that heal in Youth Villages' residential programs    • Join the force for families. View open positions in residential here.    Full show description  • www.youthvillages.org/podcast    Social Media   • LinkedIn – linkedin.com/school/youth-villages   • Instagram - @youthvillages   • Facebook - @youthvillages   • YouTube - youtube.com/user/youthvillages  Privacy Policy   All rights reserved. “Youth Villages” is a registered service mark owned by Youth Villages®, a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 58-1716970). Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law.    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.    youthvillages.org/privacy-statement/ 

Kristin Getman is the Assistant Director of Development at Youth Villages and she returned to the show to share with listeners what they are doing at Youth Villages for the holidays and how you can get involved with making a child's Christmas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kristin Getman is the Assistant Director of Development for Youth Villages and she joined Todd Starnes on Wake Up Memphis to tell listeners how they can get involved this year with purchasing gifts for local kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Can we start now?” Those are some of the first words Maggie Anglin says to newly enrolled families in her program. The urgency with which she approaches families in the Intercept program is equal parts policy and personal passion. She wishes there would have been someone to intervene on behalf of her 10-year-old self before her depression drove her toward dangerous decisions. With two decades of therapy-fueled recovery under her belt and a master's degree in social work in her back pocket, Maggie can connect with kids in crisis and provide families with tactics to support their needs. Maggie shares how the world today is more friendly toward children learning to navigate mental health challenges, and how a generation of professionals like her are leveraging their experiences to create meaningful change and make their younger selves proud. Links from the show: Join the force for families. View open Nursing positions here. Full show description www.youthvillages.org/podcast Social Media LinkedIn – linkedin.com/school/youth-villages Instagram - @youthvillages Facebook - @youthvillages YouTube - youtube.com/user/youthvillages Privacy Policy All rights reserved. “Youth Villages” is a registered service mark owned by Youth Villages®, a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 58-1716970). Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law. 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. youthvillages.org/privacy-statement/

Rendering medical services to children who have interwoven physical and mental health needs is something that even the best nursing schools can't prepare you for. Lyndsey Lewis, like many professionals on her team of nurses, learned through doing and navigating relationships with children under her care. Early in her career, she recognized the life experiences of children at Youth Villages made honest and clear health care relationships important, so she turned to one of the organization's core tenants for guidance: always do what you say you're going to do. With this mindset, she has built trust among her youth and team, confronting the most medically and emotionally challenging cases with a desire to create positive outcomes through innovative care. Links from the show Join the force for families. View open Nursing positions here. Full show description www.youthvillages.org/podcast Social Media LinkedIn – linkedin.com/school/youth-villages Instagram - @youthvillages Facebook - @youthvillages YouTube - youtube.com/user/youthvillages Privacy Policy All rights reserved. “Youth Villages” is a registered service mark owned by Youth Villages®, a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 58-1716970). Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law. 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. youthvillages.org/privacy-statement/

Deeply rooted empathy is often born from life experiences. Latoria Jenkins' connections with her Youth Villages youth and families are a prime example. Because she navigated years of her older sister's mental health crises, she is uniquely equipped to walk alongside youth and their families as they work through similar circumstances. And because this has been part of her life story, it makes sense that she frames her career in Youth Villages' residential program as a lifestyle. Daily, she revels in the opportunity to support children, providing second chances and a new perspective among those who don't often get them. She sees that as her goal: to leave children with new skills so they can radically change their lives. Links from the show: Learn more about our residential services. Building relationships that heal in Youth Villages' residential programs Join the force for families. View open positions in residential here. Full show description: www.youthvillages.org/podcast Social Media LinkedIn – linkedin.com/school/youth-villages Instagram - @youthvillages Facebook - @youthvillages YouTube - youtube.com/youthvillages Privacy Policy All rights reserved. “Youth Villages” is a registered service mark owned by Youth Villages®, a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 58-1716970). Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law. 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. youthvillages.org/privacy-statement/

Carl Davis' path to Youth Villages can be outlined through several significant figures: two drug-addicted parents, four siblings who became involved with the justice system, 11 funerals attended for victims of gun violence and countless times when he chose a different path for his life than that of the people he loved. Now, 14 years later, Carl is the Director of Operations for Memphis Allies, a collaborative initiative launched by Youth Villages to reduce gun violence. He still relies upon lessons learned from one of the first young people he helped: consistency, connection and a conscious choice to see the good in people are all things that ignite change and create opportunities for a better future. What takes form is different for each relationship – and his decision to invest in the lives of children and youth at every stage of his career is what saw him move from an overnight teacher counselor to a director of operations. Links from the show: Join the force for families. View open positions with Memphis Allies and Residential Helping Young Men Choose a Different Path Full show description: www.youthvillages.org/podcast Social Media LinkedIn – linkedin.com/school/youth-villages Instagram - @youthvillages Facebook - @youthvillages YouTube - youtube.com/youthvillages Privacy Policy All rights reserved. “Youth Villages” is a registered service mark owned by Youth Villages®, a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 58-1716970). Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law. 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. youthvillages.org/privacy-statement/

A life spent helping others is a life worth living. Dennis McBee knew this was his purpose, but the road to a career supporting families was a winding one. As a young man, he struggled to overcome loss and poverty –and all of the challenges associated with being poor and a self-proclaimed “geek” growing up in South Memphis. While the path wasn't always smooth, there were people along the way who helped him dream of a brighter future, and he knows the power of that type of hope. Now, he uses his story to connect with children and families served by Youth Villages, building plans and envisioning opportunities beyond their wildest dreams. CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains references to suicide (suicidal ideation) that may be triggering and difficult to hear. This trigger warning is to empower you as the listener to make a healthy decision about if/when and how you should consume this podcast. Links from the show Learn more about our intensive in-home services. Our intensive in-home services program's new rating allows states to receive federal funding. Read how Intercept has helped Lexi and her family in Massachusetts. Join the force for families. View open positions here. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 Full show description www.youthvillages.org/podcast Social Media LinkedIn – linkedin.com/school/youth-villages Instagram - @youthvillages Facebook - @youthvillages YouTube - youtube.com/user/youthvillages   Privacy Policy All rights reserved. “Youth Villages” is a registered service mark owned by Youth Villages®, a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 58-1716970). Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law. 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. youthvillages.org/privacy-statement/

My guest, today for the 2nd time, is Youth Villages CEO Pat Lawler. When someone has led an organization from less than 100 kids a year, a handful of staff, and evolved into an impact of more than 32,000 kids a year and over 3,600 staff and counting, they are going to have something to say that's important to listen and learn from. It's energizing how a dream can start small, with focus, resiliency, passion, and leadership, it can evolve to be a national thought leader decades later and just getting started. Children's behavioral health and crime are crucial to our communities and the cities we live. It's a privilege to release this interview on my podcast, where you will learn: What it takes to make a culture permeate all the way down to the front line Why being a front-line leader matters and the value it gives you to your organization How their recent national intercept recognition opens up even more tremendous opportunities across the United States Plus, much more! Please enjoy this week's episode with Pat Lawler! This podcast was recorded for my work for Youth Villages on their own podcast Stronger Than You Think. So please check that out if you like this interview. This episode was such a great interview. I wanted to release it here on my podcast. Links: https://youthvillages.org/ Intercept recognition- https://youthvillages.org/youth-villages-intercept-program-model-receives-well-supported-designation-from-family-first-clearinghouse/

When you pour your life into your work, you want your company to pour back into you. That's the reciprocal relationship that Whitney Malone found at Youth Villages. In her 11 years with the organization, she has used her life to impact hundreds of children in our residential programs –  and the unique culture at Youth Villages has not only kept her with the organization but has propelled her to grow as a professional. Through the story of her upbringing, collegiate basketball experience and decade-long investment in our children, Whitney provides listeners with a glimpse into the career-building mentality that exists among the Youth Villages team and how hard work begets opportunities to grow, learn and succeed. Links from the show: Learn more about all occupational therapy and our residential services. Building relationships that heal in Youth Villages' residential programs. Join the force for families. View open positions in residential here. Full show description www.youthvillages.org/podcast Social Media LinkedIn – linkedin.com/school/youth-villages Instagram - @youthvillages Facebook - @youthvillages YouTube - youtube.com/user/youthvillages   Privacy Policy All rights reserved. “Youth Villages” is a registered service mark owned by Youth Villages®, a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 58-1716970). Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law. 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. youthvillages.org/privacy-statement/

Sometimes, all it takes for a child to find a new path forward is the faith of one person. Clinical Supervisor Merry Byers knows from her upbringing, a career in law enforcement and her time at Youth Villages that thousands of young people find themselves on the outskirts of society, susceptible to crime, violence and unthinkable tragedy. But, the intervention of one person can make a world of difference. In this episode of Stronger Than You Think, Byers tells the story of her unconventional path to social work and how her current professional endeavor in intensive in-home services for juvenile court-involved youth is inspired by all of her lived experiences. Links from the show: Join the force for families. View open positions with Memphis Allies and Intercept® Read an article about Memphis Allies, Youth Villages' new gun violence initiative. Join the force for families. Apply for employment here. Full show description: www.youthvillages.org/podcast Social Media LinkedIn - linkedin.com/school/youth-villages/ Instagram - @youthvillages Facebook - @youthvillages YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/youthvillages    Listen to this episode on: Apple Spotify Google Play Amazon Music YouTube Privacy Policy All rights reserved. “Youth Villages” is a registered service mark owned by Youth Villages®, a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 58-1716970). Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law. 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. youthvillages.org/privacy-statement/

How do you tackle the significant challenges facing thousands of children and families across the country who are part of the child welfare system? Youth Villages CEO Patrick Lawler is undaunted by the enormity and encourages his employees to approach their work one family at a time. With decades of social work experience and a tenured history with the organization, Lawler knows better than anyone that making meaningful improvements in the lives of children and families starts an idea, a person who cares and people behind them with a vision for expansion. In the first episode of Stronger Than You Think, Lawler taps into what makes Youth Villages the vibrant, impactful organization it is today by demonstrating the source of his employees' collective strength, as well as how our boldest initiative to-date, ending gun violence, is influencing change in Memphis, Tennessee.   Links from the show: Learn more about all the programs at Youth Villages. Our intensive in-home services program's new rating allows states to receive federal funding. See how Memphis Allies is working to reduce gun violence in Memphis, Tennessee. Join the force for families. Apply for employment here.   Full show description: www.youthvillages.org/podcast   Social Media LinkedIn – linkedin.com/school/youth-villages Instagram - @youthvillages Facebook - @youthvillages YouTube - youtube.com/user/youthvillages Privacy Policy All rights reserved. “Youth Villages” is a registered service mark owned by Youth Villages®, a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 58-1716970). Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law. Youth Villages® is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits   youthvillages.org/privacy-statement/

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Pat Lawler, CEO of Youth Villages, who highlights the Memphis, Tennessee-based private nonprofit organization dedicated to helping emotionally and behaviorally troubled children and their families live successfully.During the interview, Pat shares some of the big things happening with their Intercept and LifeSet programs, which leads into discussing their newest initiative, Memphis Allies. Memphis Allies, launched by Youth Villages, is bringing together community groups and resources to turn our most dangerous places in Memphis into safe neighborhoods where families and businesses can thrive and children can grow up to reach their full potential as adults. Pat talks about why they started the initiative, why gun violence is one of the most pressing issues here in Memphis, their SWITCH model, and how people can get involved and support the effort.Visit www.memphisallies.org or www.youthvillages.org to learn more. You can also call 901-252-7900 to get help for someone involved in gun violence.

During the Youth Villages camp sponsored by Ashley Furniture, Head Coach Ryan Silverfield and Javonte Porter with Youth Villages talked to the media this morning. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Samantha Talarico, Foster Care Trainer/Recruiter with Youth Villages, talks with Tim & Ben about National Foster Care Awareness Month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hannah Miller, Communications Liaison for Columbia Fire and Rescue, discusses the upcoming "Survive to Arrive" safe driving campaign in conjunction with Maury County Schools. Also, Calista Barberi, recruiter and trainer with Youth Villages, talks with Jack about the continuing need for foster parents to help with the work of Tennessee Youth Villages.

The $60 million “Memphis Allies” gun violence initiative is new turf for Youth Villages, which historically hasn't worked with teens and young adults accused of violent crimes. The leader of Youth Villages and the Memphis Allies effort talked about the change on “Behind The Headlines.”

WBZ's Matt Shearer has more

Chloe Alexander, Development Coordinator for Youth Villages, joins Wake Up Memphis to discuss this Saturday's 5K & 10-Miler.  Register for the event HERE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to a National Safety Council report, only one out of every of two employers prepare their managers to recognize and appropriately respond to mental health needs. At a time when stress, anxiety, and workplace burnout are at an all-time high, the need for resources has never been greater. In this episode, Dr. Dustin Keller, CEO of Camelot Care Centers and Vice President of products for Pathways at Work, provides basic guidance for helping employees in need with practical strategies anyone can use.View this episode on the AEU LEAD website.About Dustin Keller, Ph.D., LPC-MHSPDustin received his Ph.D. in Psychology from Northcentral University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider and a National Certified Counselor.  He received his undergraduate degree from Austin Peay State University and his Masters in Educational Psychology and Counselor Education from Tennessee Technological University.  He is certified as an expert from the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress.Dustin is now serving as the Chief Executive Officer for Camelot in Tennessee providing leadership and strategic development. He is also an adjunct professor in psychology at Belmont University having previously instructed at Tennessee Technological University, Lambuth University and University of Phoenix. He has served as the Council on Children's Mental Health Director with the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth, the Project Director for the Tennessee Lives Count Project and has been a Lead Specialized Crisis Counselor with Youth Villages. Working in a part-time private practice, he has worked with a variety of clients from children and families, couples, and older adults. Dustin has served on various non-profit boards including Tennessee Alliance for Children and Families, Nashville Public Radio, March of Dimes and Mediation Services.  He currently serves as the Past President for the Tennessee Conference on Social Welfare. Dustin regularly conducts trainings and workshops on a variety of issues including, leadership development, employee and personal motivation, mental health, children and youth, and suicide prevention. He currently lives with his wife and six-year-old son in Nashville, TN.Where you can find DustinDustin on LinkedInDustin's posts on Pathways' blog======================Supervisor Skills: Secrets of Success is a production of AEU LEAD. With 60 years of combined industry experience, our supervisor training program gives mid-level managers the skills needed to influence employees, customers, and peers. This increases employee engagement, reduces turnover and rework, and ultimately results in higher profits for their company. Find AEU LEAD: aeulead.com | Linkedin | Facebook

Dickey's Doing Good tells good stories about good people doing good things in the community. Our guest this time is CASA of Collin County Executive Director Tricia Clifton. Tricia has been with CASA for several years and has spent her career in the nonprofit sector with organizations like Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Back on My Feet and Youth Villages. She also has a degree in professional counseling and a passion for helping children and the community.

Jack Cobb and Calista Barberi outline and discuss Youth Villages' role in the community and its needs for more People to get involved with their program.

My guest today is Steve Nash. Steve is the founder of Advance Memphis. Advance Memphis was founded over 20 years ago when Steve had it on his heart to help men and women find financial stability through work. There was no elaborate plan, and Steve's work started when he left his job and drove his grandmother's Toyota Camry picking up people and driving them around the City of Memphis to find work. Currently, 34 Million people are living beneath the USA poverty line.   I am blown away by Steve's persistence, honesty, hope, how he talks about his neighbors, and more.   This episode was a one of a kind where we cover: What dyslexia has taught him about having perseverance and resiliency  Since bootstrapping Advance in 1999, what are the deeper needs someone must have to get and keep a permanent job What He has learned from Youth Villages and their $3 Million dollar effort to reduce crime in a large urban area Why hard questions must be asked And more! Over the last year, I've admired the uniqueness human beings have, and the different causes people dedicate their lives to. This episode won't disappoint. To help you understand some things referenced in this interview, my guest today is out of Memphis, TN. The zip code discussed is 38126, and it is the poorest financial zip code in the State of Tennessee; in 1999, it was the 3rd poorest Urban zip code in the nation. I hope this helps as we move through this conversation.   Please enjoy this week's episode with Steve Nash!     RESOURCES https://www.advancememphis.org https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748‍ https://www.amazon.com/Permission-Feel-Unlocking-Emotions-Ourselves/dp/1250212847

Katie Jones from Youth Villages joins Chett and Sherrie for our Bartlett Spotlight on Wake Up Memphis! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#MyThreeThingsPodcast hosted by @WillByington - Episode 11 - Featuring Actress, Director and Producer Melissa Joan Hart! Twitter/Instagram: @MelissaJoanHart Charities discussed: World Vision - https://www.worldvision.org/  / Youth Villages - https://www.youthvillages.org/ . . . . . . . . Melissa Joan Hart's MY THREE THINGS of the moment: 1. Wheel Of Fortune app! IOS:  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wheel-of-fortune-show-puzzles/id898040123 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scopely.wheeloffortune&hl=en_US&gl=US 2. Handmaid's Tale on Hulu:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rg_160Be71g 3. Author Kristin Hannah:  https://kristinhannah.com/ The Nightingale: https://amzn.to/3u2W43q The Great Alone: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y5WRS2C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_MM4MMZZ0BTMBVNJHQA5M The Four Winds: https://amzn.to/3fx8jQx Podcast Voiceover: Kyle Hirshon @TheHirshShow Music: “ShaTooBog” by @TijuanaHercules Please follow @WillByington on Twitter/Instagram! Venmo: @will-byington --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Kent talks with Ellen Blasing & Rae Ryan about all things Foster Care, including, counseling, parenting, and how you can get involved and help in Foster Care   ---   Ellen Blasing— Lead Counselor for Middle Tennessee Group Homes, with Youth Villages. Ellen has worked in multiple states at various levels in the foster care world, including working with foster youth and families, group homes, and residential programs. Ellen’s work as a counselor has spanned from newborn babies, medically fragile children, teen moms, juvenile sex offenders, and pretty much any other demographic of child you can imagine. For self-care, Ellen binge watches Criminal Minds, makes and sells handmade soaps, and gives lots of ear scratches to her pup, Scout.   Rae Ryan– Director of Development for Youth Villages (basically this just means fundraiser!) – covering the middle TN region. Lifelong fundraiser for a number of worthy causes from the Zoo to the Science Center to a MLB player’s personal foundation. With 25 years in raising funds, the mission of Youth Villages is definitely the most compelling cause I have ever had to “sell.” Lifelong non-profit warrior with a deep desire to be more wealthy in order to have the ability to be more philanthropic! So many causes…so few funds. Self care equals: Grueling CrossFit workouts followed by long Epsom salt soaks & wine.   ---   ABOUT the Kent Lapp Podcast: The KLP features conversations designed to spark change, bring hope, & help you navigate the tricky bits in life. We are particularly interested in exploring what folks who are successful in their field believe, are building, and enjoy.   » The KLP Trailer: https://youtu.be/3_4cIa68pI4 » About the KLP: https://www.kentlapp.com/aboutklp » About Kent Lapp: http://kentlapp.com/about/   WATCH/STREAM The Kent Lapp Podcast: » Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thekentlapppodcast » Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/vfv2vgw » Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y8yd2gcc » Overcast: https://tinyurl.com/y8veuoxl » Castbox: https://tinyurl.com/y8vwheqt » Stitcher: https://tinyurl.com/y75uy96u » Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/yburnrld » Amazon Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y7lszt2f   FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: » Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kentlapppodcast/ » Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KentLappPodcast  » Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kentlapp   CONTACT The KLP » Email: TheKentLappPodcast@gmail.com

This is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This week, Sarah and Tennille have an engaging conversation with Megan Gaylord, Program Supervisor for Youth Villages, about the role that parents can play in protecting their children from certain types of child abuse. Please note: This dialogue contains content meant for adult ears.

Interviews with Youth Villages and American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

My guest this week is Pat Lawler. Pat is the CEO of Youth Villages. Founded in 1986 with the merger of two Memphis-based residential campuses, Youth Villages is now a nationally recognized leader in the field of children’s mental and behavioral health. From the early days of serving just 80 children a year, we’ve since grown to help tens of thousands of children, families and young people annually, with a complete continuum of programs and services across 24 states and 100 locations.   RECAP 3:00 My Father, where did this come from? 4:56 What drew me in? 6:39 You don’t want to sell tools do you?-- intro? 7:35 Gone back to school 8:13 Drawn to the kids with the biggest problems 8:50 Driven to get to the root 9:15 How to help people with the biggest problems 9:49 What caused these conditions? 13:37 Generational change. Always sticking up 15:27 Learning to be a good parent. Ups and Downs 19:07 Commitment to overcome what comes your way 19:56 Persistent until we get your support 20:50 Research, data, exhaust all options- no turning back 21:20 Not be deterred  21:38 The hardest thing is to change the way people think 22:25 Obsessive compulsive gene 23:05 Thousands of kids and families 24:18 The burden- the passion, the drive, the momentum, the enthusiasm, and the excitement 25:00 Clearly defined and measurable goals, hold accountable, talk experts and data 25:42 Relentless drive to make things better for other people 27:09 Horrible abuse, neglect that scars young people 28:20 Your passionate 29:28 Not now, maybe later. Failure with young people, what did we learn and do it differently learning and experience 31:30 We all need a support system- family is critical and data 32:50 They asked me to quietly close it down-- intro? 33:06 36:20 Pivot, change to support families 39:30 Peer group is key creating change 41:00 I couldn’t do other work 41:20 For the bad there is a thousand more good. Balance work and personal life 42:50 Be open to change, open to where other people are coming from, bring people along slowly, engaged in the process 48:45 The courage to try it 49:05 Committed and passionate- small steps impact their life 50:41 I don’t want to hear about your successes, I want to hear about your failures 57:29 Scaling that problem 56:14 Memphis, TN Murder rate is a serious problem 58:53 Data collecting around the country and scale. Meet needs and replicate it 1:00:13 Make it a safe place for people to live 1:00:55 Deaths across the country are overwhelming/ safe place for kids to grow up in 1:01:43 If people don’t have the opportunity to earn money they turn to crime 1:02:15 Very few cities have put together a comprehensive plan 1:03:55 I know we can do it. We will learn lessons align the way 1:04:51 Giving people hope and meaning into their life 1:07:40 we had passion but no expertise. We needed advice and counsel. These supports could read a balance sheet, help organizational chart, forecast a budget, could help us solve that specific problem and raised money before 1:10:14 Just excited today as I was 41 years ago and I still have that passion and commitment 1:11:00 Moving the organization forward. We need to identify the people that need us 1:12:18 We need to understand the capacity of the problem and scale it to meet the needs     RESOURCES AB JETS Youth Villages  

Pat Lawler is chief executive officer of Youth Villages, one of the largest private providers of services to troubled children and their families in the country. Under his leadership, Youth Villages has established an array of specialized treatment programs operated by a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 21 states and the District of Columbia. Youth Villages' mission is to help children and families live successfully, serving and offering hope to more than 30,000 children and families each year.    Links to items mentioned in the interview:   Youth Villages Society of Entrepreneurs Profile Results for America Leap of Reason Shelby County Juvenile Court Harvard Business School

To DONATE visit: www.youthvillages.orgYouth Villages provides help for children and young people across the United States who face a wide range of emotional, mental and behavioral problems. We work to find solutions using proven treatment models that strengthen the child’s family and support systems and dramatically improve their long-term success. Youth Villages helped more than 30,000 young people and their families this year.https://www.thesmokingflowers.com/The partnership of marriage and music is astounding and intimate. Kim and Scott are not just talented but kind, smart, interesting and entertaining and introspective. They exude confidence without ego. Confidence in knowing who they are and that they can also be anything they want to be. Happy in marriage and career, content but striving to higher goals.Kim sings, plays drums, accordion, acoustic guitar, mandolin, harmonica, tambourine. Scott sings, plays electric and acoustic guitar, harmonica.They share writing and conceptual ideas from their music to their image and music videos.Own Your Ohm HealthHypnotherapist/Energy Healer/ Health and Wellness CoachKim mixes all three modalities into each session, and is a catalyst to the existing energy that is you and that which surrounds you. But sometimes we all need a tune up in life. She uses reiki and sound healing techniques through the use of tuning forks for chakra balancing and other health issues. Everyone is energy and can heal ourselves with the proper tools. Visit www.ownyourohmhealth.com to schedule an energy healing session.The Treasure Chest is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to be both an informational and financial resource to anyone diagnosed with cancer seeking to treat it holistically or with alternative means. Grants are given to those who qualify and go towards their choice of non-toxic healing protocol that insurance companies do not provide coverage.You can donate to this non profit by visiting https://www.ownyourohmhealth.com/the-treasure-chest.htmlTrey Mitchelltreymitchellphotography IG and FBFeeding the Senses - ftsunashville@gmail.com@feeding_the_senses_unsensored on IGTheme Song by Damien Horne Take It From Me @damienhorne

Interviews with the VFW, SubZero Ice Cream, and Youth Villages.

On this episode of Creativity Speaks+, we talk with Isis Dallis who is currently Managing Director at Matter Unlimited, a creative and strategic consultancy focused on social impact. With a passion for storytelling, Isis has held President and senior strategist roles at several agencies, as well as co-founder and CEO of her own non-profit Camellia Network, (acquired in 2014 as part of Youth Villages). As a Black woman and creative leader working in the design industry, Dallis discusses some of the barriers and biases that creatives of color face when it comes to corporate hiring, career building, and simply existing in the professional world. After the killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and countless others, Isis also discusses the role that those in the creative sector have played in creating and circulating the very images that have perpetuated and influenced the attitudes and opinions around these tragic deaths. Offering up invaluable insights, solutions, and ideas to the racial issues found within the creative sector, Isis reflects on her own experiences and the meaningful conversations she has had around this issue. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Katie Jones, Director of Development for West Tennessee with Youth Villages, who highlights the organization's focus on helping children and families live successfully and their efforts to help youth across the United States with a wide range of services, including residential treatment, intensive in-home treatment, LifeSet, foster care and adoption and specialized crisis support. Jones also discusses the 38th Annual Youth Villages 5k and 10 Miler presented by Nike and the Memphis Area Association of Realtors, which is being held virtually September 5-12, 2020. Youth Villages provides help for children and young people across the United States who face a wide range of emotional, mental and behavioral problems. We work to find solutions using proven treatment models that strengthen the child's family and support systems and dramatically improve their long-term success. Youth Villages helped more than 30,000 young people and their families this year.OUR SERVICES:Residential TreatmentIntensive In-Home TreatmentLifeSetFoster care and adoptionSpecialized Crisis Services and crisis supportJoin us for our 38th annual virtual YV5K & 10Miler. In this time of social distancing, you can run, walk or skip at any location from Sept. 5-12. You can participate anywhere, any time!Learn more:  www.youthvillages.org   or www.youthvillages5k.org

Patrick Hampton, Volunteer and Development Manager with Youth Villages, who discusses the history, programs and impact of Youth Villages, along with the power of serving as a foster parent, mentor or volunteer. During the interview, Hampton highlights their back-to-school community outreach effort, known as Backpack Heroes, where you have a chance to help them offer their youth a head start going back to school with a new backpack and school supplies. Youth Villages provides help for children and young people across the United States who face a wide range of emotional, mental and behavioral problems. While we help children from birth to age 22, the majority are between the ages of 12 and 17. Children come to us because of emotional and behavioral disorders, physical or sexual abuse, substance abuse, or suicidal ideation or attempt. Most of the children and youth we serve have multiple problems, which may include developmental or learning disabilities, co-occurring medical issues (such as medically fragile), severe acting out behaviors or past challenges with other programs or facilities.Backpack Hero -  the new school year approaches, Youth Villages looks forward to ensuring that children we serve are prepared with the necessary tools vital for success. Help a child with the school supplies they need. OUR SERVICES:Residential TreatmentIntensive In-Home TreatmentLifeSetFoster care and adoptionSpecialized Crisis Services and crisis supportWe believe a stable family and strong support system can help any child succeed.Learn more:  https://www.youthvillages.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/youthvillagesTwitter:  https://twitter.com/youthvillagesLinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/school/youth-villages/

An interview with Andrew Grover, Executive Director of Youth Villages Oregon about the work they do and the programs they offer to help families and children struggling to do well. They believe a stable family and strong support system can help any child succeed.

Kyle Williams of Youth Villages talks about May being National Foster Care Awareness Month. A new child is placed into foster care every 2 minutes, the need for support services, essential items and foster parents is high. Over 400,000 children nationally are in foster care. With the right mix of support services, communities can help keep families together. Foster care should be part of that support and not a substitute for parents. Child welfare and community partnerships play a critical role in supporting family reunification and in preventing re-entry into foster care.

https://www.facebook.com/StoryTownRadioShow/Written by Jules Corriere with Anne G'Fellers-Mason, David Sams and sarah elizabethEpisode features stories from or about: Leon Overbay, Addie Bettes, Larke Foster, Elizabeth Hunter, Michelle Gilley, David Sams, Capt. Ross Smith, Kay Grogg, Jonesborough Recycling, Keep Jonesborough Beautiful, CASA 101, Youth Villages, Don and Deb Burger, Heritage AlliancePRODUCTION CREW:Accompanist                    Brett McCluskeySound Engineer               Mike D’AvellaStage Manager                Phyllis FabozziSound Effects                   Gary DegnerEditor                                Wayne WinklerTheme Song                     Heather McCluskeyCAST:Jonathan BakerDeb BurgerDon BurgerSummer BuchananRoger CassellLee ClementsSusan Cox-BurkePhyllis FabozziChelsea GonelKaye GonelStephen GoodmanKay GroggMarcy HawleySadie HyattMary Ann JaegerDana KehsDavid KehsAnne G’Fellers-MasonAshley MarquesBrett McCluskeyLori OlmsteadPam OverbayMaggie PoldenNancy RheaPerry RogersKaty RosolowskiTom SizemoreVivi Von VoigtlanderAnna Van EatonJoel Van EatonClaire WinklerJosef Winkler 

La'Keisha Gomes, Regional Manager with Youth Villages provides excellent insight into the need, the qualifications, and the rewards of foster parenting and adoption.

Youth Villages provides help for children and young people across the United States who face a wide range of emotional, mental and behavioral problems. We work to find solutions using proven treatment models that strengthen the child's family and support systems and dramatically improve their long-term success. Youth Villages helped more than 30,000 young people and their families this year.National Mentoring Month- National Mentoring Month is an annual designation observed in January. This month, focus on how we can all work together to increase the number of mentors to make sure young people in our communities have dependable people to look up to and follow in their footsteps.Chris Crye Mentoring program- Studies show that children who have at least one consistent, caring adult in their lives benefit from:Lower school drop out rateLess trouble with law enforcementBetter prepared to build good relationships with their own familiesYou can become a powerful, positive force in the life of a child with emotional and behavioral problems. Become a mentor and you can do more than just befriend a child in Youth Villages' care in Tennessee, Georgia, or Massachusetts – you might become the first positive role model that child has ever had.Soup Sunday 2020- Feb 23 | 11 am-2 pm  Soup Sunday is truly a great event for the whole family and has raised nearly $1 million for Youth Villages' programs. Along with the fantastic food, there will be live music and lots of fun for the kids such as the annual Oreo stacking contest, a magic show and appearances from team mascots.Youth Villages Soup Sunday gives the people of the Mid-South a chance to sample delicious soup, bread, dessert and other delicacies from more than 50 of the best area restaurants and caterers while supporting Youth Villages' programs to help troubled children and their families.With the support of our committee, volunteers, staff, and patrons, Soup Sunday events have raised nearly $1 million for Youth Villages' programs. Soup Sunday is truly a great event for the whole family.Learn more:  https://www.youthvillages.org/

"The 3 C's in life; choice, chance, change; you must make the choice, to take the chance if you want anything in life to change."Welcome to Have a Seat...Conversations With Women In The Workplace podcast!Today's show was a real treat! I had the pleasure of chatting with Aimee Brown, a professional hair stylist turned full time college student who made a pivot at the high point of her career. Join us as Aimee discusses the challenges she's faced, the why's that led up to her change in career path and the lessons she's learned along the way. We'll also hear why a Dixie Chicks song is at the top of her list of fav's.If you have any questions for Aimee or would like more information on anything that we chatted about during the show, have ideas on the show or would like to be a guest yourself, please feel free to contact me at:haveaseatconversations@gmail.comhttps://www.haveaseatconversations.com/Organizations Aimee supports:Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth https://nphy.org/Homelessness among youth is a growing crisis in the Las Vegas Valley. For over 18 years, the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY) has provided Southern Nevada’s homeless youth with help, hope, and the support needed to rebuild their lives.Youth Villages https://www.youthvillages.org/Youth Villages provides help for children and young people across the United States who face a wide range of emotional, mental and behavioral problems. We work to find solutions using proven treatment models that strengthen the child’s family and support systems and dramatically improve their long-term success. Youth Villages helped more than 30,000 young people and their families this year.Godspeed (Sweet Dreams) by the Dixie Chickshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqaBof47pmYThanks for listening!Logo photo credit: https://burst.shopify.com/@sarahpflugphoto

Join Shane and Maxie as they hear from Richard Shaw,Chief Development Officer of Youth Villages. Be encouraged and challenged as you hear from Richard about the work they do to see the success and betterment of all people all over the country.Support the show (https://pushpay.com/pay/christchurchmemphis?fnd=Christ%20Church%20Global&fndv=lock)

Janie's Fund was created by Aerosmith's Steven Tyler in partnership with Youth Villages to give girls a chance at recovering from childhood abuse and neglect.  In this episode, Yvette talks with Richard Shaw of Youth Villages about their programs and their partnership with Steven.   If you or anyone you know is experiencing abuse or neglect, please reach out to the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child (1-800-422-4453) or visit childhelp.org/hotline/   To learn more about Janie's Fund and become one of Janie's Angels please visit their website at janiesfund.org    Interview recorded September 6, 2019.Red Dragon Sessions CreditsIntro/Outro Music:"Raceway" written and performed by Catharine WoodUsed under license from Planetwood Motifs (BMI) Host: "Yvette"Co-Host: "Bob"Executive Producer: Rene MeridethCo-Producers: Catharine Wood & Rene MeridethEngineering/Mixing/Mastering: Catharine Wood Recorded at Planetwood StudiosStory Coordinator: Alex AltExecutive Assistant: Selene AlcalaPhotos courtesy of: Red Dragon Management

In this podcast interview, human services SME Linda Welch of Youth Villages, a secure residential treatment center for kids, explains why even though verbal de-escalation is always preferable, physical restraint procedures are sometimes necessary in residential care settings. Be sure to subscribe to the show. 

On this week's episode of Your BFF Podcast, Mel sits down with her dear friend, blogger/community activist Lindsey Langley, to discuss the adoption process as a single woman and real talk about #momlife.  Follow Lindsey on Instagram! You can also follow her and Kemiya via their Instagram and their website. Want to get involved with Project NENA? Click here to find out how! Check out Youth Villages here! Do you want to be the next BFF Resident Guest Co-host? Check out the application here!  Find the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Make sure to use #YourBFFPod to keep up with the conversation! Or give us a call at 615.266.4338. Follow Mel on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!  Special thanks to co-producer/voiceover rockstar/video content creator Eric Freeman. Follow him on Instagram or Twitter and tell him how rad he is! Like our rockin' superhero theme song? Check out Ryan Bottoms on Twitter.  Visit our website or send us an email with topic suggestions or to chime in on our conversations. No hate mail please. Like, seriously.  

Youth Villages provides help for children and young people across the United States who face a wide range of emotional, mental and behavioral problems. We work to find solutions using proven treatment models that strengthen the child's family and support systems and dramatically improve their long-term success. Youth Villages helped more than 25,000 young people and their families this year. The Backpack Heroes program collects school supplies for children who have experienced trauma or have a history of emotional or behavioral health issues so they can start the school year equipped to succeed. “Every year, many of the families we serve get anxious the closer we get to the school year due to costs associated with school supplies,” said Richard Shaw, chief development officer for Youth Villages. “Backpack Heroes are the answer to helping ensure the children we serve have school supplies they need. We are incredibly appreciative to every individual and group who supports us in this effort.” Individuals, families or groups, such as businesses or church congregations, may participate as Backpack Heroes by visiting Learn more: https://www.youthvillages.org/

Hilda Arsenault and Bryant Arriaza from Youth Villages joins host Byron Tyler on this episode of Mid-South View Point. Hilda and Bryant are the Spiritual Life Coordinators at Youth Villages. The Spiritual Life Program at Youth Villages helps nurture the spirituality of young people in residential care and provides children with an additional outlet for support during their treatment. Youth Villages is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to helping emotionally and behaviorally troubled children and their families live successfully. Mid-South View Point radio show with host Byron Tyler airs Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 3:00 pm central time on the Bott Radio Network affiliate 640 AM, 93.7 FM, and 100.7 FM in Memphis, TN.

Considered a modern-day business “Renaissance Man,” Ira Blumenthal was the founder and president of CO-OPPORTUNITIES, Inc., an Atlanta-based consulting company that has counseled world-class clients such as Coca-Cola, Nestle, Kroger, McDonald's, Harrah's, American Airlines, Disney, United Artists, Marriott, Exxon, Walmart and others in areas related to “branding,” “strategic alliances,” “change management,” “reinvention,” and “business development.” Noteworthy, Ira has the proud distinction of being the single-longest continually retained consultant in The Coca-Cola Company's history (26 years). In early 2019, Ira aligned with Southwestern Family of Companies in a dual role… Co-President (and Co-Founder) of The Pat Summitt Leadership Group and President of Southwestern Impact, A “Venture Catalyst.” Ira is a published author. His successful first book, Ready, Blame, Fire! (Myths and Misses in Marketing) was followed by the nationally acclaimed Managing Brand You, published by The American Management Association and printed in two languages and audio (www.ManagingBrandYou.com). It focuses on personal branding. Ira is the recipient of the prestigious “George Washington Honor Medal for Literary Excellence” (The Freedoms Foundation). In June 2019, Ira's newest book, Your Best Is Next was launched. The former host of a popular radio talk show, “Success Talk,” Ira has interviewed “success stories” such as General Colin Powell, Mario Andretti, Tommy Lasorda, Debbi Fields, Dr. Richard Carlson, and other notables. He has been a visiting professor at The University of Notre Dame and Michigan State University and was the inaugural Executive-In-Residence at Georgia State University's School of Hospitality. Before founding CO-OPPORTUNITIES, Inc., Ira was a division CMO at The Sara Lee Corporation and then served as President of Rymer Foods, an NYSE public corporation he led to quantum leap growth from $90 million to well over $250 million in three-plus years. He is the recipient of the highest honor in the food business, “The Key Person Award,” and has been honored with numerous civic and professional awards and has been on a number of boards. These days, Ira delivers over 40 speeches annually and has delivered over 2500 in his career to well over 1.2-million people on five continents. He has served as the “speaking opener” for the likes of President George Bush Sr., General Colin Powell, Lech Walesa, the late Pakistani President Benazir Bhutto, Henry Kissinger, Tommy Lasorda, Cal Ripken Jr., Bob Dole, and others. Highly respected as a business development and branding expert, to include “personal branding,” Ira has been quoted and featured as a “subject matter expert” in numerous media sources such as The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, CNN, BrandWeek, Entrepreneur Magazine, Executive Excellence, Marketing News, and more. He has also done work with and for high-profile icons such as Zsa Zsa Gabor, Steven Tyler (Aerosmith), the estate of the late Pat Summitt, media mogul Ted Turner, and others. With his friend Aerosmith lead singer, Steven Tyler, in collaboration with Youth Villages, Ira was a co-founder of “Janie's Fund” (www.janiesfund.org), a philanthropic organization that provides help to “at-risk girls.” Ira also sits on the board of BLAZE Sports, the legacy Paralympic organization as well as on the advisory council of the Global Restaurant Leadership Conference (Dubai). On a personal note, Ira is a tireless community activist and youth coach (coached both state and national championship teams). He was a highly acclaimed collegiate athlete and also competed internationally. Early in his career, Ira coached football and lacrosse at Towson University. Originally from New York, Ira lives in Atlanta, GA, with his red-headed Missouri bride, Kim. They have been married 37 years. He is the father of two daughters, three sons, and has eight grandchildren (another on the way).

Richard and Eunice Rogers share their journey to become adoptive parents of four siblings on this episode of Mid-South View Point with host Byron Tyler. The Rogers, both close to retirement age already had three grown children; wanted to keep two brothers and their two sisters together and make them a home through the help of Youth Villages. Mid-South View Point radio show with host Byron Tyler airs Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 3:00 pm central time on the Bott Radio Network affiliate 640 AM and 100.7 FM in Memphis, TN.

This year, Youth Villages celebrates the 37th Annual YV5K & 10Miler. Join them for another great YVRaces event featuring two race distances, awards for the top finishers by each age group, and a post-race party featuring musical entertainment, refreshments, and activities for kids. This event will be held Saturday April 13, 2019 • 10miler 8:00 a.m.| 5K 8:30 a.m. at the Marsh Center, 1000 Ridgeway Loop Road, Memphis, TN Learn more→ https://support.youthvillages.org/event/yv5k-and-10miler-2019/e219473

We continue our series of conversations about Oregon’s child welfare system, with a focus on a Youth Villages program aimed at helping young people transition from foster care to independent living. We traveled to Tennessee where the nonprofit developed its Lifeset program, and we bring you the story of Raygan Bean and her specialist, Caroline Myers. Then we sit down with Portland State University sophomore Torrey Brunot, who was in foster care, and talk with and her Lifeset worker, Ariel Ford, to hear how the program works in Oregon.

Following last year’s damning audit of Oregon’s foster care system, we conducted a series of interviews with those directly involved, including parents, children and caseworkers. This year, in partnership with the Solutions Journalism Network, we’re exploring different approaches to child welfare. We traveled to Tennessee late last year to learn about Youth Villages, which focuses on help for biological and adoptive families to keep kids out of foster care. Youth Villages now operates in more than a dozen states, including Oregon. Last month, we talked with the organization’s Memphis-based CEO, Pat Lawler. Today, we sit down with Andrew Grover, the head of Youth Villages in Oregon to find out how its Intercept program is being used here. And we meet a Portland mom, Wendy Warren, who says she and her two adopted daughters found the counseling and support invaluable when they found themselves in crisis.

A nonprofit organization called Youth Villages started in Tennessee more than 30 years ago. In that time, it’s helped that state both improve the lives of foster kids and save the state money on the child welfare system. Its key features include: providing services to kids and their biological families at home, supporting foster kids who age out of the system, and relentless data tracking to make sure its programs work as designed. Youth Villages has a small but important and growing presence in Oregon. We sit down with its founder and CEO, Patrick Lawler.

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Nurturing Friendships With Harvard Graduate, Jackie Coleman   1 Corinthians 2:9 (NIV) “However, as it is written: no eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him”   Jackie Coleman completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Georgia in 2005. She later earned an M.A. in Counseling from Richmont Graduate University and an M.Ed. from Harvard Graduate School of Education, where she was named an Urban Scholar. While in Boston, she worked as a bilingual Family Counselor for Youth Villages, and later launched the Transitional Living program, which is designed to assist at-risk youth aging out of state custody. While in Atlanta, she worked on marriage and family issues with Building Intimate Marriages and research and writing projects for best-selling author Shaunti Feldhahn. In 2012, as Executive Director, Jackie helped design and implement Governor Deal's REACH (Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen) Georgia program, a mentoring and college scholarship opportunity for low-income middle school students. Most recently, Jackie has been teaching at Winters Chapel School where her children, John Wyatt (4) and Olive (2), attend.    Mr. Feit's principles to live by • Trust God  • Expect a miracle • Never take a single moment for granted • Be anxious for nothing   At The Savvy Sauce, we will only recommend resources we believe in! We want you to be aware: We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.    Honey For a Child's Heart by Gladys Hunt  The Vanishing American Adult: Our Coming-of-Age Crisis—And How to Rebuild a Culture of Self-Reliance, by Ben Sasse  John and Jackie's Article on Work-Life Balance   John's Most Recent Article on Work-Life Balance  Amazon Fresh Stitch Fix   Thank You to Our Sponsor: Fair & Simple    Connect with The Savvy Sauce on Facebook or Instagram or Our Website   Please help us out by sharing this episode with a friend, leaving a 5-star rating and review, and subscribing to this podcast!   Gospel Scripture: (all NIV)   Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”   Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”   Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.”    Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”    Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”    Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”    John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”   Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”    Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”   Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”   Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.”   Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.”   Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“   Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“   Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

Johnny Pitts was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. He attained the rank of Eagle Scout in 1973, graduated high school from Memphis University School in 1976 and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1980 with an insurance major from the University of Tennessee, where he also ran track and cross-country. Johnny was employed with Safeco Insurance Company and CIGNA Insurance Company before moving to Lipscomb & Pitts in 1981. He worked as a commercial insurance producer as he focused on the production of new business sales and the retention of existing insurance clients. Early in his career, Johnny earned his Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation. Currently, Johnny is Co-CEO of Lipscomb & PItts Insurance, LLC and founder of cityCURRENT. A community philanthropist and founder of cityCURRENT, formerly known as Lipscomb & Pitts Breakfast Club, Johnny Pitts has a heart for service which is exemplified not only at work but his service on various boards including: Chair of Innovate Memphis, Youth Villages, Boy Scouts, PeopleFirst Partnership, Council of the Insurance Agents & Brokers, Insurors of Tennessee Large Agency Committee, Mayor Wharton’s Strategic Planning Committee and Mayor Wharton’s Finance Committee. He has also served as chairman of Youth Villages, scoutmaster of Troop 55, chairman of the Greenwich Group, chairman of the Insurors of Memphis, chairman of the Memphis/Shelby County Insurance Advisory Committee, chairman of the Greater Memphis Insurance Council, board member of the Business Emergency Preparedness Council, board member of the Brooks Museum, board member of Assurex Global, and as the Memphis co-chair for Governor Haslam’s Inauguration.

While Cerrito & company are out playing dodgeball at the Youth Villages Dodge This! Tournament, the gang takes a moment to remember classic show moments from the past year including appearances by Congressman Steve Cohen and the Memphis Business Journal's Greg Akers.

While Cerrito & company are out playing dodgeball at the Youth Villages Dodge This! Tournament, the gang takes a moment to remember classic show moments from the past year including appearances by Vanella Gorilla, Rick Trotter & Scott Hall.

Marcus Hunter joins Cerrito in studio for the full hour. The two talk about the Big 12's expansion, Memphis' chances to change conferences, DJ Stephens signing with the Grizzlies & more during Woohoos & Boos. Plus, Hang Up & Listen returns. Also, a preview of the 2016 Dodge This! Dodgeball Tournament benefiting Youth Villages.

You've got a LOT on your plate as a service business owner, and it's easy to think of social media as just a big hole where precious time gets wasted. But Caryn Hatcher grew her Junk King Nashville franchise almost exclusively using Twitter, Pinterest and Facebook! Listen this week as she discusses the ways most blue-collar services get it wrong, and how to do it right. Join us! Show Notes [9:49] Mike Rowe - please call us! [22:01] Really, Mike Rowe, call us! [22:27] Groundhog Hunting with Jerry: Acting or Reacting [26:28] CVC Coaching [26:45] Check in with Reality: How Late can I Work My Employees? [38:06] GIT Nation Facebook Group [38:30] Guysintrucks.com/reality [38:49] Caryn Hatcher Introduction [38:55] Junk King Nashville [44:20] BNI [1:01:40] Safe Haven Family Shelter [1:01:36] Thrift Smart [1:01:45] Mercy Children's Clinic, New Hope Academy, African Leadership, Belize Project [1:02:18] Youth Villages [1:04:33] Morgan Miller Plumbing [1:09:34] Quote [1:10:41] GIT Nation Facebook Group [1:11:59] Email us your suggestions! [1:12:11] Spark Marketer [1:12:32] Subscribe to our emails!

Hear about Youth Villages and the Foundation for Mitochondrial Medicine on The Good Works Show.

  How do young adults fare after they age out of the foster care or juvenile justice systems? And are there services that can help these young people make a successful transition to adulthood?    With funding from the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation, MDRC just released results from an evaluation of the Transitional Living Program (now called YVLifeSet) run by the organization Youth Villages. The program provides intensive, individualized, and clinically focused case management, support, and counseling. This is one of the few rigorously studied programs in this area and the first to find positive results for young adults across a wide range of outcomes, including earnings, housing stability, and economic well-being.  Join Therese Leung as she talks to Erin Valentine, a researcher at MDRC, about the evaluation.    

While Cerrito & company are out playing dodgeball at the Youth Villages Dodge This Tournament, the gang takes a moment to remember classic show moments from the past year including interviews with "Mr Belding" Dennis Haskins, Congressman Steve Cohen and Memphis Grizzlies writer Kevin Lipe.

While Cerrito & company are out playing dodgeball at the Youth Villages Dodge This Tournament, the gang takes a moment to remember classic show moments from the past year including interviews with Bongo Lady and Jerry "The King" Lawler.

Pat Lawler has served as CEO of Youth Villages since its inception in 1986. Recognized as the gold standard for a successful nonprofit organization by Harvard Business School, Youth Villages has grown extensively, both in terms of revenue and impact. During this interview, Pat Lawler will discuss the ideas and challenges that led to the incredible transformational growth of Youth Villages.

(Segment 1) Hang Up & Listen features topics about the upcoming Memphis Tigers football season, a Tigers basketball conspiracy theory, and why you should never throw unexpected parties in a rappers house. (Segment 2) Amanda Mullen hops on to tell you about the Youth Villages Dodge This Dodgeball Tournament. (Segment 3) Kevin Cerrito joins his show to make sure CJ and Drew have kept the shenanigans to a minimum.