Youth First’s mission is to strengthen youth and families by providing evidence-based programs that promote mental health, prevent substance misuse, and maximize student success.
February 7 - April 18
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Our mission is to strengthen youth and families through evidence-based programs that prevent substance abuse, promote healthy behaviors, and maximize student success.
Our mission is to strengthen youth and families through evidence-based programs that prevent substance abuse, promote healthy behaviors, and maximize student success.
Youth First partners with schools churches businesses communities local agencies to provide
a menu of proven programs and strategies.
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Upcoming Events
February 9 - April 20
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Family First Success – In-Person Program at Oak Hill Elementary School 02/09/2023 – 04/20/2023
February 9 - April 20
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Family First Success – In-Person Program at West Elementary School 02/09/2023 – 04/20/2023
February 13 - May 1
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Family First Success – In-Person Program at Washington Jr. High School 02/13/2023 – 05/01/2023
February 13 - April 24
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Family First Success – Virtual Program – 02/13/2023 – 04/24/2023
February 14 - April 25
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Family First Success – In-Person Program at Springs Valley Elementary School 02/14/2023 – 04/25/2023
February 16 - April 27
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Family First Success – In-Person Program at Bell Intermediate Academy 02/16/2023 – 04/27/2023
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The Power of Positive Reinforcement
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Brittney Cameron, MSW, Youth First, Inc. One of the most difficult parts of parenting is managing your child’s behavior. Behavior management is crucial because we want to raise kids who know how to act and behave appropriately, both at home and in social settings. So how do you manage your child’s behavior? Do you […]
Kendrick Foundation to Award $75,000 to Youth First Grant to Provide Expanded Mental Health Support and Substance Use Prevention for Morgan County Youth
Counties, News Release, Youth First BlogThe Kendrick Foundation continues to invest in the well-being of Morgan County youth. A grant award of $75,000 will be presented to Youth First, Inc. on Wednesday, March 1, at 10:00 am ET. The check presentation will be held at Mooresville High School, 550 N Indiana St, Mooresville, IN. The media is invited to attend. The Kendrick Foundation’s vision of serving as […]
Celebrating the History and Impact of Social Work
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Jacee Baker, MSW, Youth First, Inc. Every year in March, we are thankful for the opportunity to celebrate our Youth First Social Workers and the remarkable work they do. This year we are celebrating 83 incredible school social workers who provide programs and services to students across 13 Indiana counties. These amazing individuals change the lives of thousands of kids […]
Talking to Your Children About Safety
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Kacie Shipman, MSW, LSW, Youth First, Inc. Parenting is no easy task. It’s safe to say that most parents have felt concern over the well-being of their child. Talking to your children about important topics can be uncomfortable for a lot of parents. Often times, the feelings of being uncomfortable come from a lack […]
REACH Out to Someone with Addiction
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Teresa Mercer, MSW, LCSW, LCAC, Youth First, Inc. Millions of people in the United States are affected by substance misuse. In the last few years, death rates from opiate and fentanyl overdoses have been increasing among young people, which is alarming and disturbing. The simple definition of addiction is this: “Continuing to seek and […]