Youth First, Inc.

06/12/2026

Thank you to Best One Tire & Service for their support of Youth First and for welcoming us at their customer appreciation events this June! Catch our team at more appreciation events this month across our footprint. Stop by, say hello, and grab a free lunch with us!

06/10/2026

Parents/guardians play an important role in helping their child learn to identify their feelings. Madelynn Wood, Youth First Intern, writes: "Emotional development is an important part of a child’s overall growth, yet it is often overlooked in comparison to physical and academic milestones. A key aspect of emotional development is the ability to recognize, understand, and identify emotions. This skill, known as emotional literacy, plays a vital role in a child’s well-being by supporting healthy relationships, improving problem-solving abilities, and promoting positive mental health."

Read more about emotional literacy in this week's column: https://youthfirstinc.org/its-important-to-help-children-identify-their-feelings/

06/08/2026

06/04/2026

"According to data collected in 2022 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 30.7% of teens reported using cannabis at least once, and 6.3% reported daily use within the previous 30 days.

For educators, parents, and other adults who work closely with young people, these statistics reflect a growing concern. As more states legalize cannabis for medicinal and recreational purposes, its use is likely to become increasingly common, including among adolescents."

This article by Jacob Bambenek, Youth First MSW Intern, helps us understand how we can educate teens about the risks of ma*****na use. https://youthfirstinc.org/ma*****na-use-understand-the-risks/

06/03/2026

🎉 We are thankful to receive a Community Good Grant from Warrick County Community Foundation. This funding will support the work of Youth First Mental Health Professionals in 13 Warrick County schools! Thank you for investing in the well-being of youth and families in Warrick County! 🎉

Community Foundation Alliance

06/03/2026

🎉 We are grateful to receive a Community Good Grant from Vanderburgh Community Foundation. This funding will support the work of Youth First Mental Health Professionals in 32 Vanderburgh County schools! Thank you for investing in youth and families in Vanderburgh County! 🎉

Community Foundation Alliance

06/01/2026

Join us for Youth First and Heritage Night at the Otters! We would love your help filling the stands with Youth First supporters again this year! For every ticket scanned, $1 is donated to Youth First to support kids and families in our community!

Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026
Time: 6:35 PM CT

Reserve your free, digital tickets here http://bit.ly/4wJwG4z and use the code YOUTHFIRST26 at checkout. Printed tickets will be available to pick up at any Azzip Pizza or Heritage Evansville/Newburgh location. Go Evansville Otters!

Heritage Federal Credit Union Azzip Pizza