Entries by Youth First
Alcoa Foundation Awards $30,000 to Youth First, Inc.
In a presentation on March 5, Alcoa Foundation awarded $30,000 to Youth First, Inc. to support school-based social work programs and services that strengthen the social and emotional well-being for thousands of Warrick County students. Youth First partners with school districts across Indiana to embed social workers in school buildings, where they become specialized mentors […]
7 Sisters Supports Youth First, Inc. for Growth at Holy Rosary Catholic School
Youth First, Inc. is celebrating a $5,000 donation from 7 Sisters to strengthen the social and emotional well-being of students at Holy Rosary Catholic School. The generous gift from 7 Sisters was presented to Youth First to support Walking for Dreams 2020, a family walk that helps local non-profit organizations raise much-needed funds. Youth First […]
Building Confidence in Adolescent Girls
By Youth First Staff – March 3, 2021 – Growing up can be challenging. Some stages in our lives are notoriously more difficult than others. Most of us remember our various “awkward” phases that took place throughout our time in elementary and middle school. During those years, even the smallest failure could feel like defeat. […]
What Does it Take to Create a Healthy Generation?
By Krissy Melhiser, LSW – February 24, 2021 – What does it take to see our children grow to be strong and healthy? Is it everyone’s responsibility? Parenting can be so difficult at times. It seems like an endless pursuit, and you wonder if the tireless chase will result in a positive outcome. As a […]
Preparing for Baby
By Alyssa Sieg, Program Coordinator Preparing for the birth of a new baby is a wonderful time filled with anticipation, excitement, and joy. For first-time parents, the preparation can also be a time for anxiety and uncertainty. There are so many unknowns for parents when bringing a new baby into the world. The thought of […]
The Importance of Family Involvement at School
By Kelsey Weber, LSW – February 10, 2021- Many people gauge levels of student academic success based on teacher status, academic grades, or socioeconomic status. However, the real key to student success is none of these. The best indicator for student academic success depends on how involved families are with learning at home and in […]
My Kid Would Never Do That, and Other Lies We Tell Ourselves
By Brooke Skipper, LCSW – February 3, 2021 – We know our children mess up. They make bad choices, say unkind things, forget to do chores. We know they are not perfect. However, when we hear about new trends in adolescent behavior, we foolishly think to ourselves, “Well, thankfully my kid would never do THAT.” […]
United Way of Daviess County Grants Relief Funds to Youth First, Inc.
The second semester of the 2020-2021 school year is underway, and relief funds from the United Way of Daviess County are helping Youth First, Inc. strengthen the social and emotional well-being of students in Daviess County. In 2020, United Way of Daviess County awarded Youth First with a $1,000 Covid-19 Relief Fund grant to support […]