Advice from Our Professionals

Informative articles by Youth First’s Service Team

Youth First Highlights Heidi Mikac – Social Work Week 2022

Heidi Mikac, LSW, Youth First Social Worker at Paul Hadley Middle School in Morgan County Q:What called you to become a social worker? A: The reason why I became a social worker was to learn more about suicide prevention. …

Youth First Highlights Vicki Kirkman – Social Work Week 2022

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Vicki Kirkman, LCSW, LCAC - Youth First Social Worker at Gibson Southern High School in Gibson County Q: What is the most rewarding part of your job? A: A few of the most rewarding parts of my job are getting to meet so many students…

Youth First Highlights Nolan Miller – Social Work Week 2022

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Nolan Miller, LSW - Youth First Social Worker at Elberfeld Elementary School and Lynnville Elementary School in Vanderburgh County Q: What called you to become a social worker? A: I have a passion to be the voice for people who are…

Youth First Highlights Laura Arrick – Social Work Week 2022

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Laura Arrick, LCSW - Youth First Social Worker at Evansville Day School and Signature School in Vanderburgh County Q: What called you to become a social worker? A: I always knew I had the essential skills (good listener, empathetic,…

Youth First Highlights Leah Lottes – Social Work Week 2022

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Leah Lottes, LSW - Youth First Social Worker at Barr-Reeve Community Schools in Daviess County Q: What called you to become a social worker? A: Youth First was actually my reason for becoming a social worker! I was studying…

Exercise is an Excellent Coping Skill

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By Lori Powell, LCSW - March 9, 2022 - Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, I always had good intentions about exercising, but I just could never find the time to select the program that would work best for me. I used excuses such as, “I’m…