For teenagers in foster care, the path to adulthood is not always straightforward. Without a traditional support system or family, these young people face a host of challenges. At The Villages, we recognize that older youth need the same love, stability, and support as young children, yet also have unique needs for their age group.

The Villages of Indiana Older Youth Services (OYS) program assists current and former foster youth, ages 16 to 23.  As an Older Youth Services provider through the Indiana Department of Child Services, The Villages of Indiana serves youth in 20 Indiana counties, with offices in Elkhart, Fort Wayne, and Terre Haute.

OYS Outcome Areas
As an OYS provider, The Villages offers instruction, experiential learning and monitoring of services including education; employment; housing; physical and mental health; financial and asset management; daily living activities and youth engagement.

Additional Supportive Services & Programs
• Support for Pregnant and Parenting Youth
• Mental Health Services
• Education and Training Voucher Program
• Indiana Youth Advisory Board
• Opportunity Passport
• College Dorm Placement Program
• National Youth in Transition Outcome Survey
• Summer Bridge Program – Catalyst

Direct Financial Assistance

Because of our generous donors, The Villages of Indiana provides direct financial assistance to young people transitioning to independence, helping cover rent deposits, household essentials, gas, utilities, and other critical expenses that come with living on their own.