Youth First, Inc.

Millions of children are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) each year. Youth First Social Worker Jenny Bouchie, MSW, LSW, writes: "It can be frustrating for the child to complete schoolwork and homework, and at times, equally frustrating for adults to help." Jenny provides some tips for helping a child with ADHD in this week's column: https://lnkd.in/gk6cVeCM #youthfirst2024 #youthfirstmentalhealthprofessionals #adhd #adhdtips

PRESIDENT & CEO - Youth First, Inc. is seeking a dynamic and visionary President & CEO to lead our organization in fulfilling our mission of empowering youth and fostering a supportive community. The President & CEO will collaborate closely with our Board of Directors to set strategic direction and ensure effective operations, while building and leading a high-performing, mission-focused team. Read full job description here: https://lnkd.in/dB32qwY #youthfirst2024 #PresidentAndCEO

After 21 years as President & CEO, Parri Black is announcing her retirement from Youth First, Inc., effective at the end of May 2025. You can read a letter from Parri here: https://lnkd.in/gwufNhxn Youth First will soon be seeking candidates to fill her position. Interested individuals can watch our website for the job posting coming soon - youthfirstinc.org. #youthfirst2024 #PresidentAndCEO

On October 29, Youth First hosted our 17th annual ??Breakfast of Champions?? to honor our supporters, school partners, and community advocates. We also named Dennis Lamey as the 2024 Dr. William Wooten Champion of Youth First. Long-time volunteer and board member, Dennis has contributed to Youth First in every way imaginable over the years, from participating in Family First with his wife and sons to leading fundraising efforts, volunteering at events, and serving as Chair of the Youth First Board of Directors. Thank you, Dennis, for inspiring others to support Youth First's mission! A tremendous thank you to our sponsors, donors, partners, and volunteers for making this event possible! Also, we are grateful to German American for proudly serving as the Breakfast of Champions Presenting Sponsor. #BreakfastofChampions #YouthFirst2024 #DennisLamey #strongkids #strongfamilies

Happy Birthday, Parri Black! Today is our President & CEO's birthday, and she is raising money for Youth First! Parri says, "Today I turn the page on another year with gratitude and anticipation. To help me celebrate, I invite you to make a gift to Youth First, Inc. Your support at the link below helps build stronger futures for thousands of young people and their families." Will you help us honor Parri by donating to her birthday fundraiser? https://lnkd.in/gHuzYJkA #youthfirst2024 #strongfutures #happybirthdayparri

As we honor our 2024 Dr. William Wooten Champion of Youth First, Dennis Lamey, we'd like to thank our Breakfast of Champions Gold Sponsors - Ascension St. Vincent Evansville, Deaconess Health System, Koch Foundation, Liberty Federal Credit Union, Old National Bank, and VanceMitchem Public Affairs! Thank you for supporting our mission to strengthen Indiana kids and families! #youthfirst2024 #BreakfastofChampions

We are looking forward to honoring all of our supporters, and especially Dennis Lamey, as our 2024 Dr. William Wooten Champion of Youth First on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at our Breakfast of Champions. We are grateful to our long-time Presenting Sponsor, German American Bank. Their support of our mission helps kids and families thrive! #youthfirst2024 #breakfastofchampions #germanamericanbank

October is Substance Use Prevention Month! Prevention gives us an opportunity to get ahead of challenges so that individuals, families, and communities can be healthy and thrive. #youthfirst2024 #SubstanceUsePreventionMonth #PreventionMonth #MyPreventionStory

Youth First is hiring for a Regional Development Officer. The Youth First Regional Development Officer (RDO) is responsible for increasing the organization's capacity to engage the community across an assigned territory within Youth First’s service footprint. Currently, this position has an emphasis with services in Gibson, Perry, Posey, Spencer, and Warrick counties. Come join our team and be a part of our mission to strengthen Indiana kids and families! More details here: https://lnkd.in/g2DvQ2ZT #youthfirst2024

Youth First is hiring for a Strategy and Operations Executive Assistant. The Strategy and Operations Executive Assistant assists with various administrative needs within the Operations Department, including Office Manager duties. Be a part of an amazing organization strengthening youth and families in Indiana! More details here: https://lnkd.in/gjJeWH2N