Tecumseh Middle School Youth 2 Youth group was all smiles today during their meeting! However, these ladies are looking for more students to come join their fun every other Tuesday -after school- until 4:30. If you’re interested please check out warrickcountycares.org

Our BMS Youth 2 Youth members have been busy planning different projects for their school, but took time out of their meeting for a fun photo shoot. We enjoy this group and encourage more to join the fun we have! For more information on how to join youth 2 youth at any Warrick County middle school check out our website in bio. #y2y #warrickcountycares #boonvillemiddleschool

Last month our Youth 2 Youth members had WCC very own Marge Gianopoulos share a little bit about The Truth Is. Our members then went above and beyond to design February’s Stall Street Journals to be posted around their school with The Truth Is facts on them.

Youth 2 Youth finished out this semesters meetings with a holiday party. Each member enjoy holiday snacks, gifts, team building exercises, and fun holiday games. We’re excited for the New Year and for more members to join us at TMS, CNMS, BMS, & CSMS meetings next semester. Please contact Keisha Willis at kwillis@youthfirstinc.org to sign up for Youth 2 Youth.

It’s been a busy start to the school year but these students haven’t stopped showing their kindness and positive actions to those in their schools. Please join us in congratulating both our August & September Positive Ticket winners!

And that's a wrap! We are so proud of our Warrick County students for ending the school year on such a positive note. We are forever grateful for all of the hard work, positive attitudes, and generosity that has been displayed throughout the year. Congrats to the May Positive Ticket winners!

Join us in congratulating all of our April Positive Ticket winners! All of the following students have showed kindness and positivity to their fellow classmates and teachers during the month of April. Way to go!

Last month we had quite the abundance of Positive Ticket winners! We are so proud of all the kind actions these Warrick County students were seen doing. Keep up the wonderful work!

We are so proud of our February Positive Ticket winners! These students have shown exceptional kindness and and positive acts during this last month. As always, we are so grateful for the admirable actions we see from Warrick County students. Keep up the great work!

Congratulations to our Positive Ticket Winners! In January, students were recognized for throwing away trash in the school hallway, helping fellow students navigate through virtual learning, and helping new students to feel included. As always, keep up the great work! We are so proud of our Warrick County students.

Congratulations to our December Positive Ticket winners! In the month of December, Warrick County students were seen displaying exceptional leadership skills in class, showing kindness and inclusion to new students in class, and volunteering to help teachers with making paper copies. As always, keep up the great work students! Your kindness is never unnoticed.

Join us for a virtual workshop for safeguarding and engaging LGBTQ+ youth on January 26th from 11am-12:30 pm CST. DM us to register.

Congratulations to our November Positive Ticket recipients! In November, students wrote kind emails to teachers, helped fellow classmates who were struggling with schoolwork, and helped with technical issues through virtual learning. We are so proud of the kind actions we have seen from these students. Keep up the wonderful work!

December's Stall Street Journal! 'The Truth Is' Social Norms Campaign corrects misconceptions about substance use and what our teens think is happening with their peers.

Congratulations to our October Positive Ticket recipients! In October, we had students help classmates with homework, help teachers in class, and return lost items to the school office. Keep up the great work! *We are always one month behind posting the names of the recipients in order to give parents time to decline public recognition if needed.*

Warrick County Cares is looking for Warrick County youth (ages 13-18) to design our newest ‘The Truth Is’ T-shirt for the upcoming school year. This specially designed shirt will be given to high school students all across Warrick County. We would like these t-shirts to be designed with creativity in mind, while also making sure to include the positive messages from ‘The Truth Is.’ T-shirt design will be decided by Warrick County Cares Youth Involvement Committee. Please note that only 1 design will be selected, and the design will become property of Warrick County Cares/Youth First. The winning design will get a shout out on Youth First and Warrick County Cares social media pages. See the graphic for design criteria. If you, or someone you know, is a Warrick County youth ages 13-18, and has an interest in designing the shirt, please contact Alyssa Sieg at asieg@youthfirstinc.org or Marge Gianopoulos at mgianopoulos@youthfirstinc.org by June 24th for TTI message and submission information. Designs will be due for consideration by June 30, with the final design announced on July 8.

May’s Stall Street Journal! ‘The Truth Is’ Social Norms Campaign corrects misconceptions about substance use and what our teens think is happening with their peers.

And last, but NEVER least . . . #tecumsehbraves #tennysontigers #handsanitizer #takethatcovid19 #staysafe

A few more deliveries of hand sanitizer. Even K9 Deputy Alex was happy to have some. *hand sanitizer should not be given to or put on animals. #chandlerpd #chandlerelementary #sharonelementary #newburghpd #helpingourcommunity #warrickcountyrecycling #warrickecumenicalsoupkitchen #warrickcountycares #wereallydo #takethatcovid19

#boonvillepd #oakdaleelementary #studiobee #staysafe #warrickcountycares #wereallydo!

Heading out to deliver hand sanitizer to front line workers in warrick county #lawenforcement #schoolsservinglunches #studiobee #heroes

#warrickcountycares #makinggoodchoices

These are great for all children, but especially for those little ones. ❤️

🎄 FAST FACT FRIDAY🎄 With the holidays upon us, there may be a lot of celebrations and parties that your kids want to be a part of. Please take the time to talk with your kids about the dangers of alcohol and let them know where you stand. *The Truth Is: 80% of Warrick County teens believe parents should set clear rules & expectations about avoiding alcohol. *2019 'The Truth Is' survey

❄️ FAST FACT FRIDAY! ❄️

⁉️ FAST FACT FRIDAY ⁉️ E-Cigarettes are very popular among youth. Educate yourself and your children on the risks of "vaping".

Congratulations to our October Positive Ticket recipients!

❗️ FAST FACT FRIDAY❗️ A brain is not fully developed until age 25. By using substances the development of the brain can be disrupted.

💥FAST FACT FRIDAY💥

❗️FAST FACT FRIDAY❗️

🍁 FAST FACT FRIDAY🍁 It's never to early or too late to start the conversation. Plan the conversation out beforehand so you have an idea of what you want to say, know the facts, don't pass judgement, and keep an open mind and an open dialogue.

Happy Halloween! Have fun and stay safe and warm tonight!👻🎃

Congratulations to our September Positive Ticket Recipients! Students at Castle North Middle School, Castle High School, Tecumseh Middle/High Schools, and Boonville Middle and High Schools can be awarded a Positive Ticket if they are exhibiting positive behavior, such as inviting someone a new student to sit with them at lunch, picking up trash, turning in a lost cell phone, reporting a concerning situation, and so much more! Students receive a Showplace Cinema Movie Ticket for their positive action.

We celebrated Red Ribbon Week at Tecumseh Middle/High School today and the students took the pledge to be drug and alcohol free!

We had a busy day at Boonville Middle School for Red Ribbon Week! Look at all those signatures pledging to be drug and alcohol free!

Fast Fact Friday!

Castle High School students kicked off Red Ribbon Week with a pledge to be drug and alcohol free! This year’s theme is “Send a message. Stay drug free.”

🍁 FAST FACT FRIDAY🍁 We are quickly approaching holiday season where there are a lot of parties that your child may want to host or attend. Start talking with them now about drugs & alcohol and the risks involved. Set clear rules & boundaries for your family and communicate often. Remember to always be open, honest, and non-judgmental when having conversations with your child.

🍁Fast Fact Friday!🍁

Check on your friends, including the strong ones. Don’t be afraid to talk to someone if you need to. It’s a pretty powerful thing to do. 💜

✴️ FAST FACT FRIDAY! ✴️ Talk to your kids today and keep the conversation open for continuous discussion.

💜Kindness Matters 💜

❗️Fast Fact Friday❗️

Do you know what your child has on their phone? Here are 15 apps parents should know about.

Happy first day back to school teachers and students!

☀️FAST FACT FRIDAY☀️ Here are some tips to keep in mind when talking with your kids about substance use: 1) Stay positive & don’t use scare tactics 2) Keep an open mind-your child will be less receptive if they feel judged 3) Don’t lecture-keep the conversation flowing freely 4) Have conversations in a comfortable setting

Congratulations to Wendy Riegle! Her name was drawn as our winner for taking The Truth Is Parent Survey through Castle High School. We appreciate everyone who took the time to give their input.

❗️ Fast Fact Friday❗️ If you or anyone you know is in need of support please call the suicide prevention hotline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) OR Text the Crisis Text Line at 741741

Happy 4th! Have a happy and safe holiday! 🇺🇸🎆

🚨 FAST FACT FRIDAY! 🚨 Roach spray? 🤢 No thank you!

✴️ FAST FACT FRIDAY! ✴️ Not only is it important that you have the conversation with your kids about drugs/alcohol, it's also important that you KEEP the conversation going.

Posted @withrepost • @wkdq Summer should be a time for kids to relax and enjoy a break from school. But, for some children, it's stressful because their guaranteed breakfast and lunch at school are taken away and they don't have enough to eat. But, each summer in Warrick County, youths ages 18 and younger can enjoy a free breakfast and lunch each weekday. Adults are welcome too. Adult breakfasts are $2 and lunch is only $2.50. CLICK THE LINK IN OUR BIO FOR THE FULL SCHEDULE! #warrickcounty @warrickcountycares #boonville #chandlerindiana #freefoodforkids #summer2019

Spending the morning at Head Start Family Day! The kids have awesome costumes for the parade and a lot of great vendors are here on this rainy day.

❗️ Fast Fact Friday❗️ Prom time is here! Talk to your kids about underage drinking today and help them make informed decisions.

FAST FACT FRIDAY! Did you know April is Alcohol Awareness Month? This month all of our “fast facts” will be alcohol related.

✴️ FAST FACT FRIDAY TIME! ✴️ #themoreyouknow

❗️ FAST FACT FRIDAY IS HERE❗️ Start a conversation with your loved ones about the effects of marijuana on the body.

Welcome to FAST FACT FRIDAY!🚨 Each Friday we will introduce a new fact about a substance. For the month of March, we will be focusing on marijuana. We hope you will learn something each week and you will be able to educate your children and others as well!

Hanging out at the Boonville Varsity Basketball game tonight promoting The Truth Is. The band sounds great and we’re over here dancing and singing along. 💃🏻

Just incase you needed a reminder.

Spend your evening with us on January 22nd! This is a great event where you will learn all about social media, screen time, and the effects on youth. Register today! Link in bio.

Be the positive in a child’s life.

Our very own, Marge Gianopoulos, speaking about Warrick County Cares at the Heart of Youth First Luncheon in Warrick County today.

#talktoyourteens. #addictionispreventable

Boonville High School students are pledging to be drug and alcohol free! #redribbonweek

Kicking off Red Ribbon Week at Castle High School today!

At Boonville Taste of Pride tonight! Make sure to come say hi 👋!

At Boonville Middle School tonight for their Open House! Promoting our Youth First Family First Success program and The Truth Is.

And that’s a wrap! We had a great night at Youth in a Digital World. Thank you to our wonderful panelists, an awesome group of teens, and to everyone who came out tonight! #WarrickCountyCares #YouthFirst

A great panel discussion is happening now!

Getting ready to begin Youth in a Digital World!

A big thanks to @claireontheair @cooperonair @lindseyradio for having us on air this morning to promote Youth in a Digital World! Register today! Https://warrickcoywc91018.eventbrite.com

Handing out Freshmen Welcome Bags at Tecumseh today! Welcome back to school! Have a great year!

We have a great group of teens working hard today to help plan for our Youth in a Digital World event on September 10! Make sure to register today! warrickcoywc091018.eventbrite.com/

The first day of school can be stressful for everyone! These tips can help make things a little easier, especially for our youngest students.

Helpful tip as the summer slumber parties are in full swing. They may not like it at first, but by not having their phones, they can connect with each other & avoid some sticky situations in the digital world. Have some fun activities planned & they’ll forget all about the phone!

Happy Friday! Enjoy your weekend and remember #TheTruthIs 8 out of 10 #WarrickCounty teens never or rarely* drink alcohol. *Rarely=2 or fewer drinks in a year #havefun #staysafe

It’s our last night at the fair so make sure you stop by to see us!

Registration is open! Join us on the evening of September 10th to learn more about the pros, cons, & effects of social media on our youth. Register today at: https://warrickcoywc091018.eventbrite.com/

#funatthefair #basketballgame #warrickcountyfair2018

We will be at the Warrick County fair this week! Come check out our table in the Exhibit Barn for some swag!

Don’t take the risk.

All of these are so important.

Be in the know! Sign up for our Parent Registry today & take the pledge to not host underage drinking parties. You can learn more ®gister by visiting our website (link in bio)