Thursday, April 23, 2026 – 5:00 pm CT – Bally’s Riverfront Center, Downtown Evansville, IN [Evansville, IN] Youth First impacts thousands of Indiana students each year, and the community is invited to help by supporting its annual benefit auction on Thursday, April 23, from 5-7:30 pm CT at Bally’s Riverfront Event Center in downtown Evansville. […]
By Jenna Pauli, MSW, LCSW – April 15, 2026 – Healthy parent – child relationships tend to thrive when clear boundaries are established. Boundaries act as guidelines, helping children understand what behaviors and communication are appropriate and expected within the family. These limits help children navigate big emotions, understand expectations, and develop self-discipline and respect. […]
By Chasidy Lambert, MSW, LSW – April 8, 2026 – Adolescence is a time often marked by mood swings, intense emotions, and confusion. Stress, anxiety, and even depression can feel like constant companions. Anyone who has lived with, taught, or even briefly interacted with a teenager knows that something powerful is happening beneath the surface, […]
By Amber Nunaley, MSW, LCSW – April 2, 2026 – Raising a child is no small task, and it often requires the support of a “village.” While many people view parenting as simply providing shelter, clothing, food, and toys, it goes far beyond meeting basic needs. In the busyness of making sure those necessities are […]
“Parenting in a Digital World” to Take Place at Mitchell High School; Open to Local Parents and Community Leaders [Mitchell, IN] On Thursday, April 2, Youth First is hosting a community event to arm parents with online safety strategies and proper social media use for kids. The presentation begins at 6:00 pm in the Mitchell […]
By Diane Moesner, MSW, LCSW – March 25, 2026 – Talking to your child every day is one of the most powerful investments a parent can make. Daily conversations do more than exchange information; they also build trust, emotional security, and a lifelong habit of communication. It’s a great feeling when these daily exchanges become […]
By Jordyn Bryant, MSW, LSW – March 13, 2026 – Today’s children are growing up in a world that rarely slows down. Screens glow late into the evening, schedules stay packed, and social pressures begin earlier than ever. Many children are navigating constant input – academically, socially, and digitally, and their nervous systems often feel […]
By Callie Sanders, MSW, LSW – March 4, 2026 – Increasingly, schools across the country are incorporating therapy animals, particularly dogs, to help students feel calmer, more focused, and better prepared to learn. These programs, known as animal-assisted interventions (AAIs), are utilized in elementary and middle schools to support students in various ways. Research shows […]