Our mission is to strengthen youth and families through evidence-based programs that prevent substance abuse, promote healthy behaviors, and maximize student success.
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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.
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January 30
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Family First Success (ages 7-17): 10-week family program at Bell Intermediate School
January 30
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Family First Success (ages 7-17): 10-week family program at Paul Hadley Middle School
February 3
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Strategies For Parenting Stress
February 4
5:15 am - 7:15 pm
Family First Growth (ages 3-6): 10-week family program at cMoe
February 5
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Family First Success (ages 7-17): 10-week family program at Christ the King School
February 10
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Family First Success (ages 7-17): 10-week family program at Dexter Elementary School
February 11
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Family First Success (ages 7-17): 10-week family program at Springs Valley Elementary School
February 12
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Family First Success (ages 7-17): 10-week family program at Princeton Middle School
February 18
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Family First Success (ages 7-17): 10-week family program at JH Castle Elementary School
February 20
5:30 am - 7:30 pm
Family First Growth (ages 3-6): 10-week family program at Loge Elementary
February 24
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Family First Success (ages 7-17): 10-week family program at Dexter Elementary School
April 30
5:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Valero Renewable Fuels Awards $7,000 to Youth First, Inc.
Media, News Release, Posey CountyGift Supports the Social and Emotional Needs of Students in Posey County Valero Renewable Fuels – Mt. Vernon has awarded $7,000 to Youth First, Inc. to strengthen the social and emotional well-being of students in Posey County. This school year, Youth First is partnering with 80 schools in 10 Indiana counties to embed 59 Master’s […]
2020 Passport to Adventure Auction
All Posts, Counties, News ReleaseCLICK HERE to visit the online bidding site for Youth First’s 18th annual Passport to Adventure Auction, which will be held on April 30, 2020 at the DoubleTree Hotel Ballroom in downtown Evansville, IN. All are welcome to attend this FREE and exciting evening that features a live and silent auction, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and […]
Everyday Gratitude Can Improve Your Life
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Leah Lottes , LSW – Jan. 21, 2020 For many, the recent holidays reminded us to be thankful no matter what our circumstances are, focusing on being thankful for what we have rather than what we don’t have. The holidays are a great time to express gratitude. However, expressing gratitude every day is even […]
Organization is Key to Your Teen’s Success
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Dawn Tedrow, LCSW – January 14, 2020 Many teens struggle with forgetting daily assignments and losing their homework, or they become overwhelmed thinking about the amount of work that needs to be completed. Being unorganized creates tremendous stress for people. It is important to teach our students good organizational skills to not only reduce […]
Talking to Your Teen About Substance Use
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Valorie Dassel, LCSW – January 7, 2020 Parenting in this era can be overwhelming. There are many opinions and parenting styles that can be argued. However, when we are facing drug and alcohol use among our teenagers, there must be an “all hands on deck” approach. It is a community issue that requires parents […]