LIVE LIFE NOW

Not In The Past

Hannah dreamed about being the first in her family to graduate high school and go to college. That dream was jeopardized when she suddenly found herself without money or a place to live. After learning about Youth Villages’ YVLifeSet program, she applied and then became a YV Scholar, allowing her to receive extra support from Youth Villages provided she maintains academic and community service requirements.

“At times we had difficulty keeping her spirits up,” Mindy, her YVLifeSet specialist, said. “She’s a high achiever and needs guidance on what she’s doing, to take a step back and say, ‘Let’s get back on track toward our goals.’”

Hannah entered the YVLifeSet program later than many, but she said it was the right time.

“I was more receptive to being helped than I would have been earlier,” she said. “I was so broken and ready for help when Mindy came into the picture. I don’t think I would’ve done that if it had been earlier.”