What Orange County says about Youth First
“LOVED it, NEEDED it, and will definitely encourage others to participate in Family First next year!”
“Our partnership with Youth First has been such a blessing to our students, families, and teachers. Our Youth First Social Worker, Kacie Shipman, has made a positive impact on the social and behavioral well-being of our students. Teachers and administrators are thrilled with the partnership we have developed with Youth First!”
“The COVID-19 pandemic has been very challenging for our students, staff, and parents. In addition to the struggles our school community has been dealing with getting students caught up academically, the social emotional/issues students have been dealing with have been significant. Having a Youth First Social Worker in our school corporation has been a huge benefit to our students, and community at large. The positive impact our Youth First Social Worker has made daily in the lives of children throughout the pandemic has made these difficult times easier for our students.”
“Having a Youth First Social Worker has been amazing. Not only do our students now have a resource they need, but our teachers have a resource and a lifeline to go to when we have issues that we have to deal with on a daily basis. It’s a win-win for everyone.”
“When you showed me the data, the number of students that our Youth First Social Worker has worked with, the number of families, the number of teachers, I knew there was a need, but it just blew my mind away, and I’m nothing but pleased. If I was a school that did not have a social worker, I would be looking to contact Youth First.”
“I feel like I would be able to tell her (the Youth First Social Worker) anything. I felt very safe telling her things and knew I was going to get some help, and that is just a really good experience. I feel like everybody needs someone to talk to, and I think it’s just a normal thing.”
“Ashley (Youth First Social Worker) has been SO wonderful for our students. Her compassion for our youth shines through in everything she does. She is a true asset to our school and community.”
“I am so thankful for your organization. Mrs. LaRue has helped me so much. She has helped me and a lot of my friends. I am thankful I can talk to her when I am sad or upset and I feel better later.”
