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
Warrick County
To book a speaker, support, donate, volunteer, or advocate for Youth First in Warrick County, contact Julie Hoon, Vice President of Philanthropy.
Find out more about Youth First Social Workers available in Warrick County
Helping Your Child Cope With Change
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Staci Chambers, MSW – August 4, 2020 – “Why are we moving to a new house?” “Why did one of my parents move away?” “Why are things so different at school?” “When can I see Grandma?” “How will I make new friends?” “What happens after we die?” Change happens in every life. Whether it’s […]
Returning to School: Top 10 Tips for Mental Health Success
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Youth First, Inc. – Aug. 3, 2020 – Back-to-school shopping is underway, with face masks and hand sanitizer added to the list of supplies this year. Youth First wants to ensure that kids are also socially and emotionally ready to begin the school year. Here are our top 10 tips for mental health success. […]
Going Back to “Normal”
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Christine Weinzapfel-Hayden – July 22, 2020 – We have heard so much about the “new normal” over the last few months, but what is that? How are we supposed to make plans for the future when we really don’t know what that looks like yet? And how are we supposed to prepare our kids […]