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 Ashley Davis, Regional Development Officer.
Find out more about Youth First Social Workers available in Pike County
The Importance of Family Traditions
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Lisa Cossey, LCSW – Nov. 12, 2019 With Fall officially here and Halloween already past, Thanksgiving and Christmas are right around the corner. It is nice to look forward to time with family and friends and to participate in ongoing family traditions. A family tradition is something that is recreated, year after year, enhancing […]
Raising Siblings of Kids with Special Needs
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Heather Miller, LCSW – Nov. 5, 2019 Parents of a child with special needs have many to-do lists that involve various types of therapies and appointments throughout the week. With life already busy, the extra time commitment chips away at any free time that could be available. This not only impacts the parents but […]
The Secret of Happiness Isn’t So Secret
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Shannon Loehrlein, LCSW – October 29, 2019 Over the summer I participated in a free online class offered by Yale University called, “The Science of Well-Being.” It is taught by Dr. Laurie Santos. I have recently learned that Dr. Santos will be starting a podcast called “The Happiness Lab,” which I am looking forward […]