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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.

What Knox County says about Youth First

“You make my heart feel good.”

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Knox County News

When to Seek Professional Help for your Teen

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By 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…

Creating Positive Self-Worth in Your Child

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Abby 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…

Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten?

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Ashley 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…

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.