Our Mission
Our mission is to strengthen youth and families through evidence-based programs that prevent substance abuse, promote healthy behaviors, and maximize student success.
Youth First exists to strengthen and transform the lives of young people and their families. Youth First Social Workers provide specialized mentoring and caring support to students in partnering schools, readily available to assess and address students, family and school needs. Youth First prevention programs give kids the readiness, resiliency, and relationship skills needed to face life’s challenges.
Youth First in
Pike County
To book a speaker, support, donate, volunteer, or advocate for Youth First in Pike County, contact Ellie Meade, Regional Development Officer.
Find out more about Youth First Social Workers available in Pike County
Helping Children Cope with Upsetting News
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Jaclyn Durnil, MSW, January 15, 2018 – Telling a child that someone has died can be difficult. Most children are aware of death, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they understand it. Children may have seen someone die on television or in a movie, or some of their friends may have lost a loved one. […]
Music on the Brain
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Callie Sanders, LSW, January 8, 2019 – Music is a universal language. It is the gateway for optimal brain health, longevity, and happiness. In the world of research, neuromusicology explores the nervous system’s response to music and how it activates every part of the brain. Studies performed on musicians reveal significant brain health and […]
Catching Z’s
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Jenna Whitfield, MSW, January 2, 2019 – Is your teen getting enough sleep? If not, it could be impacting their life in negative ways. According to webmd.com, lack of sleep is one of the top sources of stress for teens. The recommended amount of sleep in order to function and perform well is 9 […]