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Students Benefit from Having a Trusted Adult in the School Building

By December Stroud, MSW, LSW - March 6, 2025 - In a school setting, social workers play a vital role in supporting students’ academic, emotional, and social development. One of the most crucial aspects of this role is fostering and…

Create a United Front with Your Child’s Teacher

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By Dawn Tedrow, MSW, LCSW, C-DBT - February 26, 2025 - As a parent, I tried to raise my children with certain core values and principles that are important to our family, in hopes that they would model these values when I was not around.…

Youth First Announces Holli Sullivan as New President & CEO

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February 24, 2025 - The Board of Directors of Youth First, Inc. has named Holli Sullivan as the new President & CEO. Following an extensive search process, Sullivan will assume her new role beginning May 12 and succeed Parri Black,…

The Impact of Seasonal Weather on Mental Health

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By Beth Thomas, MSW, LSW - February 20, 2025 - When thinking about the seasons and the weather, you may not necessarily associate them with mental health. But did you know that the weather can, in fact, have a large impact on your mental…

Helping Your High Schooler Manage Stress

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By Valorie Dassel, MSW, LCSW, LCAC - February 12, 2025 - High school is a pivotal time in a teenager's life, marked by academic pressures, social challenges, and the transition to adulthood. For many high schoolers, the stress associated…

Friendships Can Transform Lives

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By Holly Branam, MSW, LCSW - February 6, 2025 - Many years ago, I was working with a student who was challenged in several areas. He was anxious, having trouble focusing on schoolwork, and was disruptive and attention seeking in the classroom. Additionally,…

Youth First News & Events

Students Benefit from Having a Trusted Adult in the School Building

Create a United Front with Your Child’s Teacher

Youth First Announces Holli Sullivan as New President & CEO

The Impact of Seasonal Weather on Mental Health

Helping Your High Schooler Manage Stress

Friendships Can Transform Lives

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