Our mission is to strengthen youth and families through evidence-based programs that prevent substance abuse, promote healthy behaviors, and maximize student success.
October 6 - December 15
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
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
October 25 - January 10
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Family First Success – In-Person Program at Tekoppel Elementary – 10/25/2022 – 01/10/2022
October 26 - January 11
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Family First Growth – In-Person at YWCA – 10/26/2022 – 01/11/2023
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School and Parent Communication is Vital
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Nolan Miller, MSW, LSW, Youth First, Inc. Throughout the school year, kids are constantly learning new material and building upon their strengths. Even after the first day jitters dissipate and students settle into a routine, new academic and social stressors can emerge that cause anxiety for students. As a parent you want the best […]
Giving Tuesday
All Posts, Youth First BlogGiving Tuesday is a day of global generosity. Whether it is time, money, or advocacy, Giving Tuesday inspires us to give back to the causes close to our hearts. What a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Youth First’s programs and services and the positive impact they have on over 50,000 students across Indiana! Learn more about […]
Snapchat and Internet Safety
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Beth Greene, MSW, LSW, Youth First, Inc. Teens often use social media to socialize. Although the internet is an amazing tool for our children, that reality is that it can also negatively affect their mental health and safety. It is very important that parents stay up to date on the apps their child is […]
The Positives of Respectful Parenting
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Haley Droste, MSW, LCSW We’ve all heard it at some point: “That child needs to be spanked,” or “My parents did (insert punishment here), and I turned out fine.” Each generation has made significant changes in parenting style for a couple of reasons. One, when you know better, you should do better. Two, the […]
Helping Kids Grieve
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Jennifer Kramer, MSW, LCSW, Youth First, Inc. I once had a student say to me, “I thought death only happens to people when they get old.” What a world that would be, where everyone got to live long, happy lives. The reality is that loss is very much part of life. Grief is an […]