Youth Villages is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children and families live successfully. Serving young people ages 4–21, Youth Villages provides evidence-based, community-centered programs for youth facing behavioral and mental health challenges, those who have experienced abuse or neglect, and those transitioning out of foster care. Their approach strengthens entire family systems rather than treating youth in isolation — meeting families where they are and building individualized plans for lasting success.

In Transylvania County, Youth Villages delivers four core programs: Intercept, intensive in-home therapy designed to prevent family separation; Multisystemic Therapy (MST), an in-home treatment model addressing behavioral challenges and reducing the risk of out-of-home placement; High Fidelity Wraparound, a collaborative, family-driven planning process for children with complex needs; and LifeSet, which supports young adults aging out of foster care as they work toward stable housing, education, and employment.

Lake Toxaway Charities is proud to support Youth Villages’ LifeSet program, which helps transition-age youth in Transylvania County build the skills, connections, and resources they need to thrive independently. Through a unique public-private funding partnership, private philanthropic support is leveraged to unlock additional state funding — significantly expanding the reach and impact of every dollar invested in local youth.