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Our mission is to strengthen youth and families by providing evidence-based programs that promote mental health, prevent substance misuse, and maximize student success.

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Youth First 3rd Annual Half Pot Raffle

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Support Youth First by purchasing half pot raffle tickets now! The winner will be drawn on September 5, 2021. Raffle tickets can be purchased from Youth First staff and board members, at the Youth First office Monday through Friday 8am to 12pm, or by filling out the contact form here.

The Burnout We Don’t Talk About: Parental Burnout

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By Kelli Chambers, LCSW - August 18, 2021 - When we talk to fellow parents about how hard our jobs can be, we often hear responses like, “Oh yeah, I’ve experienced that too. That’s just part of being a mom/dad.” Sometimes it feels…

Teaching Young Children to Follow Directions

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By Diane Braun, Project Manager - August 12, 2021 - Many parents struggle with getting their young child’s attention and teaching them to follow simple directions such as picking up toys, throwing away a napkin, or going to bed. What’s…

Our Mission

Youth First’s mission is to strengthen youth and families by providing evidence-based programs that promote mental health, prevent substance misuse, and maximize student success.

Youth First exists to strengthen and transform the lives of young people and their families. Youth First Mental Health Professionals provide specialized mentoring and caring support to students in partnering schools, readily available to assess and address students, family and school needs. Youth First prevention programs give kids the readiness, resiliency, and relationship skills needed to face life’s challenges.

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Youth First in
Knox County

To book a speaker, support, donate, volunteer, or advocate for Youth First in Knox County, contact Regional Development Officer Jazmin Murfee.

Find out more about Youth First Mental Health Professionals available in Knox County.

Our Mission

Our mission is to strengthen youth and families by providing evidence-based programs that promote mental health, prevent substance misuse, and maximize student success.

Youth First exists to strengthen and transform the lives of young people and their families. Youth First Mental Health Professionals provide specialized mentoring and caring support to students in partnering schools, readily available to assess and address students, family and school needs. Youth First prevention programs give kids the readiness, resiliency, and relationship skills needed to face life’s challenges.

Youth First Logo Knox County

Youth First in Knox County

To book a speaker, support, donate, volunteer, or advocate for Youth First in Knox County, contact Jazmin Murfee.

Find out more about Youth First Mental Health Professionals available in Knox County.

Our Mission

Our mission is to strengthen youth and families by providing evidence-based programs that promote mental health, prevent substance misuse, and maximize student success.

Youth First exists to strengthen and transform the lives of young people and their families. Youth First Mental Health Professionals provide specialized mentoring and caring support to students in partnering schools, readily available to assess and address students, family and school needs. Youth First prevention programs give kids the readiness, resiliency, and relationship skills needed to face life’s challenges.

Youth First Logo Knox County

Youth First in Knox County

To book a speaker, support, donate, volunteer, or advocate for Youth First in the Knox County, contact Jazmin Murfee.

Find out more about Youth First Mental Health Professionals available in Knox County.