Youth First News & Events

All the latest press releases, blog posts and event details from Youth First

Parenting with Grace

By Heather Miller - June 22, 2022 - Author Jill Churchill once wrote, “There’s no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one.” Before having children, I had many ideas of what I would and would not do as a mom.…

Important Tips for Raising Inclusive Children

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By Brooke Skipper, LCSW - June 15, 2022 - Most of us are familiar with the unpleasant feeling of being excluded. In order to raise children who celebrate diversity and include others, we need to be comfortable starting conversations…

United Way of Southwestern Indiana Invests in Improving Mental Health Care Access

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Evansville, IN - United Way of Southwestern Indiana (UWSWI) is thrilled to announce an investment of $400,000 into improving local mental health care access for low-income residents. The Mental Health Pathway Grant is the first funding…

Kendrick Foundation Honored with “Heart of Youth First”

Counties, News Release

Foundation Recognized for Investment in Morgan County Youth Youth First, Inc., presented the “Heart of Youth First” plaque to the Kendrick Foundation on Thursday, May 19, at The Brickhouse on Main in Martinsville. The “Heart of…

Education Beyond the Classroom

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By Cynthia Ehmke, LSW - June 8, 2022 - Did you know that according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, half of American adults can’t read a book written at an 8th grade level? Although this statistic may…

The Summertime Guide to Entertaining Your Kids at Home

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By Abby Betz, LSW - June 1, 2022 - School is out. The kids are home. Summer is here. Now what? If your budget doesn’t allow for a family vacation or a fancy kids’ camp, there are still many ways you can keep your children entertained…