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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August 12
5:30 pm
Youth First Night with the Evansville Otters
August 29
10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Back to School Bash for Mentally Strong Kids
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When to Seek Professional Help for your Teen
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Deena Bodine, LCSW – July 28, 2021 – Parenting is no easy task. The teen years are notorious for challenging parents. While these years are a time of growth and a move towards independence for teens, parents may struggle to find a balance between encouraging independence and hovering too much. Distinguishing normal teenage behavior […]
Creating Positive Self-Worth in Your Child
Counties, Youth First BlogAbby Betz, LSW – July 21, 2021 – As a school social worker, I have worked with students of all ages in both public and private schools. I have found, unfortunately, that the majority of students are unable to verbalize what they like about themselves. Most students lack the ability to talk about positive conditions […]
Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten?
Counties, Youth First BlogAshley Underwood, LCSW – July 13, 2021 – As the mother of a child who will start kindergarten this fall, there’s been a nagging question in the back of my mind: “Is he ready?” Beginning kindergarten is typically the start of formal education for most children, which can be an extreme transition from life at […]
Tips for Parenting Together Successfully
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Lisa Cossey, LCSW – July 7, 2021 – Parenting can be like spending time on a seesaw. There are ups and downs. Parenting with your partner when you don’t see eye-to-eye on discipline methods, however, adds another challenging element to the mix. In cases like this, both parties need to sit down and discuss […]
Addressing Childhood Trauma
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Shannon Loehrlein, LCSW – June 30, 2021 – The numbers are staggering. According to the CDC, 61% of adults in the United States endured an adverse childhood experience in their youth. Childhood trauma comes in a variety of forms. It can be caused by divorced or incarcerated parents, death of a parent or caretaker, […]