July 1611:56 am
Debbie Wells has been named the interim director of Children First and will be serving in this capacity until the permanent Executive Director position is
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July 1611:00 am
Come to a celebration of Karen Atkinson’s career as Executive Director of Children First by honoring her on her retirement! We’ll hold the annual Children
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July 19:56 am
Larissa Reid, product manager for Cargill, is the new chair for Children First, leading the Executive Committee and the initiative for the coming year. Larissa
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June 181:02 pm
Children First Executive Director Karen Atkinson recently announced her retirement after 25 years of service. “While I am retiring from Children First, I am excited
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Our kids need supportive relationships in the community including their families, adults they are not related to, neighbors, friends and people in the schools. (Assets 1-6)
Our young people have lots to share. Let’s nurture it! Show you value young people by engaging them in a community where they feel safe. (Assets 7-10)
Our kids need adults and friends who expect positive behavior. Boundaries should be clear in families, schools and the community. (Assets 11-16)
Our young people should have lots of experiences that develop their talents and skills. They also need down time at home. (Assets 17-20)
Our youth deserve to do well in school. We need to connect, engage and motivate them. Reading is a lifetime skill that starts at birth. (Assets 21-25)
Our young people will learn from our example and coaching about the positive values of caring, social justice, integrity, honesty, responsibility and restraint. (Assets 26-31)
Our kids will make good choices when they learn skills that help them thrive and show empathy for others. (Assets 32-36)
Our young people need opportunities to develop their identities, have opportunities to flourish, and be optimistic about their futures. (Assets 37–40)
