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 Janay Sharp, Regional Development Officer.
Find out more about Youth First Social Workers available in Pike County
Making Family Time a Priority
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Kelli Chambers, LSW – May 6, 2021 – How do you make time specifically for your family when carving extra time out of your already busy schedule seems next to impossible? Often times it might feel like there are just simply not enough hours in the day, but intentionally setting aside family time is […]
Reducing Stress for New Moms
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Alicia Slaton, LSW – April 27, 2021 – Being a new mom brings a wide range of emotions, whether you’re a first-time mom or a seasoned veteran. New babies pose new challenges and worries. If you plan to be a working mom, whether you decide to stay home for 6 weeks or 3 months, […]
Calm Conversation with Your Teen
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Mary Haas, LSW – April 22, 2021 – Whether we like it or not, we are constant role models to our kids. Our children are always watching our actions and listening to our words. What a high pressure job to have! There are times when we are not the best parents, but this is […]