Created by Youth Villages in 1999, LifeSet is a pilot program at Catholic Charities that strives to serve young people in the least-restrictive environment and create a smooth transition for young people who age out of foster care settings. Youth Villages has received national recognition for being an innovative organization using effective treatment models to achieve positive outcomes for children and families. In December of 2021 there were 3213 children in foster care in NJ and since LifeSet launched with Catholic Charities in the Fall of 2020, they have served 103 youth, with 26 active Youth at this time.