Join us to strengthen kids! A local tradition continues, as this year's 21st Annual Passport to Adventure Benefit Auction will be held online from April 10 - April 22. New auction items are being added daily, so check back often!
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By Jayme Waddell, MSW, LSW, Youth First, Inc.
There is not a person around who is going say being a parent is easy. It is often a balancing act. We want kids to be self-sufficient, while also providing all the help we can. We want confident…
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By Deena Bodine, MSW, LCSW, Youth First, Inc.
Parenting presents many rewards and challenges. Watching our children grow into teenagers who are working to manage demands, grow more independent, and build interpersonal relationships…
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By Brittney Cameron, MSW, Youth First, Inc.
One of the most difficult parts of parenting is managing your child’s behavior. Behavior management is crucial because we want to raise kids who know how to act and behave appropriately,…
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The Kendrick Foundation continues to invest in the well-being of Morgan County youth. A grant award of $75,000 will be presented to Youth First, Inc. on Wednesday, March 1, at 10:00 am ET. The check presentation…
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By Jacee Baker, MSW, Youth First, Inc.
Every year in March, we are thankful for the opportunity to celebrate our Youth First Social Workers and the remarkable work they do. This year we are celebrating 83 incredible school social workers…
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