March 7, 2025 -
Gift to Provide Mental Health Support for Students at Washington Community Schools and Washington Catholic Schools
Youth First is celebrating the City of Washington for investing in Daviess County youth. The city…
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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…
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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.…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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