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We are so proud of all of the young people we serve and, in particular, we wanted to introduce you to an amazing young man and his foster parent. Dayshaun was a resident at CV’s campus and was dealing with many new challenges – including fatherhood. Through his child’s mother, he met her uncle Mr. …
Continue reading “The Power of Support, Belief, and Second Chances”
As I reflect on my life’s journey, the path from my hard beginnings to where I stand today feels like a testament to the powerful support and opportunity I found at The Children’s Village (CV). I first arrived at CV in 2002, during a time of neighborhood troubles and instability. Ultimately, it was a hospital …
Continue reading “From The Children’s Village to Cornell University: A Journey of Resilience and Hope”
At The Children’s Village, we believe that all children deserve a chance to flourish. We know that keeping and connecting young people with family is key to that goal. As we near the end of Foster Care Month, we wanted to share our team’s approach to child welfare, in their own words: “Too many families …
Continue reading “Voices from the Village: How We Approach Family Reunification”
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Graduation is an important milestone for many of our young people. We celebrate the amazing graduates across CV programs and congratulate them for achieving their goals. This year’s graduating class at Greenburg Eleven was more than ready to break out of their caps and gowns to tackle their next journey, proudly waving and smiling to …
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“The biggest feeling of joy I get is watching them take care of each other. They look out for each other and have each other’s backs. It’s what I wish I had as a kid, what I now know I needed. Being able to make a difference in their lives and help change their outlook …
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“I accepted them as they are. It never occurred to me that parents could be vulnerable and worry about if the kid wanted them, so that really connected us.” I’m used to bouncing around from place to place. I grew up with my grandma in Honduras – my family had restaurants and I always loved …
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“Young people still need support, guidance, mentorship, and access to resources.” When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, employees at The Children’s Village had to adapt greatly to find new ways to serve youth and families. With over 1,400 staff on the frontline and over 400 youth in residential care, a new normal needed to be …
Continue reading “Jumping Into Uncertainty and Adapting to COVID-19”
THANK YOU! We have received hundreds of calls and emails asking how you can help the children who have been taken away from their parents at the border. We are incredibly grateful. However, we have received such an outpouring of generosity that we cannot accept donations of physical items at this time. Here’s an outline …
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“Everyone calls me Grandma.” I’ve fostered 30 kids over the years. I’ve kept in touch with most of them –- they call me and tell me how they’re doing. I tell my friends, if you have the room and love in your heart -– become a foster parent. Lots of kids need good homes. I …
Continue reading “Gail”