Our mission is to strengthen youth and families through evidence-based programs that prevent substance abuse, promote healthy behaviors, and maximize student success.
September 13 - November 22
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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
September 19 - November 21
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Family First Success – Virtual Program – 09/19/2022 – 11/21/2022
September 26 - December 5
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Family First Success – In-Person Program at Glenwood Leadership Academy – 09/26/2022 – 12/05/2022
October 6 - December 15
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Family First Success – In-Person Program at Hebron – 10/06/2022 – 12/15/2022
October 7
11:00 am
Daviess County Golf Scramble to Benefit Youth First
October 11 - December 6
5:15 pm - 7:00 pm
In It To Win It – In-Person Program – 10/11/2022 – 12/6/2022
October 19 - December 21
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Family First Success – In-Person Program at Bell Intermediate Academy – 10/19/2022 – 12/21/2022
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Navigating Divorce with Children
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Virtual Learning and the Pandemic’s Effect on Educational Achievement
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