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Helping Children Build Motivation: Small Steps Toward Success

By Hannah Boutkan, MSW, LSW - August 13, 2026 - Children are born with an innate desire to learn, grow, and explore the world around them. As they get older, however, environmental, social, mental, and emotional factors can affect that…

You Can Help Students Feel Safe During Unpredictable Weather

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By Missy Johnson, MSW, LCSW - August 5, 2026 - Last spring, as a Youth First Mental Health Professional working in several schools, I received several referrals to support students - of all ages - who felt nervous and worried about storms.…

Supervising Your Child’s Screen Time

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By Shannon Loehrlein, MSW, LCSW - July 29, 2026 - Many of us remember the days when we spent hours playing outside and didn’t come home until dinner. We had the freedom to explore our neighborhoods, make friends, and solve problems…

Youth First to Honor Carol Lynch as 2026 Dr. William Wooten Champion

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Long-time Youth First advocate Carol Lynch has been selected to receive the 2026 Dr. William Wooten Champion of Youth First Award. Lynch will be recognized at Youth First's Annual Breakfast of Champions event, presented…

How to Help Your Kids Make Good Decisions

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By Christine Weinzapfel-Hayden, MSW, LCSW - July 22, 2026 - Guiding children to make good decisions is one of a parent’s most important responsibilities. Children are constantly faced with choices, big and small, that shape their character,…

Youth First Receives $40,000 Award from CenterPoint Energy Foundation

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EVANSVILLE, IN – Youth First is celebrating CenterPoint Energy Foundation for investing in Indiana youth. The organization recently awarded $40,000 to Youth First, Inc. to strengthen the mental health and well-being of students at 12 Youth…

Youth First News & Events

Helping Children Build Motivation: Small Steps Toward Success

You Can Help Students Feel Safe During Unpredictable Weather

Supervising Your Child’s Screen Time

Youth First to Honor Carol Lynch as 2026 Dr. William Wooten Champion

How to Help Your Kids Make Good Decisions

Youth First Receives $40,000 Award from CenterPoint Energy Foundation

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