Youth Villages

Youth Villages is a nonprofit organization based in Opelika, Alabama. Founded in 1986, the organization employs over 1,498 people. Youth Villages serves tens of thousands of children, families, and young people across the United States each year. The organization provides children's mental and behavioral health services, using proven treatment models to strengthen family and support systems. Their programs target over 36,000 children annually in 23 states and Washington, D.C. Youth Villages boasts consistently high success rates, with 86% of children still living successfully at home with their families 12 months after completing a program in 2018. Youth Villages has received notable recognition for its effectiveness. The organization has been highlighted by Harvard Business School and U.S. News & World Report, and was designated by The White House as one of the nation's most promising results-oriented nonprofit organizations. For more information about Youth Villages and its services, please visit their website at youthvillages.org.