Brighten children's spirits all year long by giving to our Wish List, or click here to learn about other ways your giving can help vulnerable children. “The Women Who Raised Me”, June 4, 2008 Victoria Rowell, actress and author, will share her story about growing up in foster care and how she overcame obstacles to achieve success. Quite the Pair Park Tudor's Middle School Student Council donated 402 pairs of shoes to The Villages on Feb. 28 -- enough to provide a pair to every child represented by The Villages. Wanted: Good Homes for Older Kids -- The Villages was featured in a USA Today article that highlights the efforts underway to promote adoption. Congratulations to The Villages' Adoption Staff Team -- Senator Lugar recently recognized The Villages as an "Angel" for its commitment to Hoosier children and advocacy work in foster care and adoption services. 2008 IndyBabyExpo The Villages is excited to join the 2008 IndyBabyExpo. The Villages’ Family Night at Victory Field Presented by BKD, LLP The Villages is proud to announce BKD, LLP as the presenting sponsor for the 5th Annual Family Night at Victory Field. Mark your calendars now for what promises to be a great night -- Thursday, July 24, 2008. Tickets and additional sponsorships are available. Learn More About Foster Parenting Information Nights and Training Sessions. Special Events Dates and information for Friends of The Villages. The 84 Lumber Villages' Golf Classic Presented by ESCO Communications The 5th Annual Villages' Golf Classic in Indianapolis will take place Thursday, September 18, 2008 at the Broadmoor Country Club. The Villages is among the only one (1) percent of child and family service agencies nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children. Thanks to the heroic work of The Villages' foster parents and social workers, The Villages' annual retention rate of therapeutic foster parents remains at 90 percent --- one of the highest retention rates in the country!

Results matter. Click here to see our outcomes. The Villages champions every child's right to a safe, permanent and nurturing home. We are committed to strengthening all families and to embracing the dignity and diversity of every child, youth and family. Every child will flourish in a healthy, nurturing, self-sufficient family. The Villages is the largest child and family services not-for-profit agency in Indiana. The Villages serves over 1,200 children and their families daily throughout Indiana. Send Mom Flowers, Help Children Blossom