Children First SLP

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we're striving for #MoreGoodDaysTogether 💚 Our friends at myHealth have rounded up some of the best apps designed to help you breathe, ground yourself, and find your calm. Take a look: bit.ly/49dpLGu

Your donation supports brighter futures for youth in Hopkins, St. Louis Park, and surrounding West Metro communities! Become a new monthly sustaining donor by May 15th and Givebutter will make a matching donation. Visit children-first.org/give to make your contribution!

Now through May 15th, your recurring contribution to Children First goes further! Set up a monthly recurring gift of at least $5/month, and our partners at Givebutter will provide us with a $10 bonus. Donate today at children-first.org/give!

Children First is proud to welcome our new Executive Director, Heather Lyke! Get to know more about Heather and what she brings to our organization by reading her bio below. Heather is excited to get to work in our community and meet with partners and families in the West Metro!

Our Youth For Change Coalition is looking for area high school students to help make a difference in youth mental wellness during the 2026-2027 school year! Visit forms.gle/8ft1mzqEQ1gFfY… to learn more and apply.

It was an honor taking part in the EPC Day on the Hill at the Minnesota State Capitol yesterday! Children First met with state representatives Mike Freiberg, Larry Kraft, and Cheryl Youakim to update them on the work we're doing for youth and families in their districts.

What an inspiring morning at our Champions Breakfast! We were honored to gather with community leaders, supporters, and partners with a passion for making a difference for improving the lives of youth in our communities. Your commitment helps move our mission forward every day!

We're very happy to announce that Heather Lyke has been hired as the new Executive Director of Children First, effective April 20th. "I can't wait to start working with collaborators across the west metro community as we work to ensure student success," says Heather.

Let's make this a good year! ¡Hagamos de este un buen año! Aan ka dhigno kan sanad wanaagsan!

Warm greetings for the holidays! ¡Saludos cordiales para las fiestas! Salaan diiran ciidaha!

Thankful to be your partner in improving outcomes for children and families. Agradecido de trabajar juntos para mejorar los resultados para los niños y las familias. Waad ku mahadsan tahay inaad noqoto lammaanahaaga horumarinta natiijooyinka carruurta iyo qoysaska.

Today is Give To The Max Day! Your support of Children First and our mission to improve economic mobility for families through educational programs and community initiatives is needed now more than ever. Learn more and donate today by visiting givemn.org/organization/C…

Join us TONIGHT for the free Creating 2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusive Youth Spaces workshop, presented by QUEERSPACE Collective. Join us for a unique opportunity to gain information that will help youth in our community thrive in the final event of our Mental Wellness Workshops series!

Our next Mental Wellness Workshop takes place tomorrow evening, providing information about how to create respectful and affirming spaces for all young people in our community. Join us beginning at 6PM for the free Creating 2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusive Youth Spaces workshop!

Join us TONIGHT for the free Mental Health Essentials for Parents and Caregivers workshop! This is the next in our series of free mental wellness workshops designed to support improved youth mental wellness in our community; visit children-first.org for more details.

How do we help to create inclusive environments for our youth and peers? Our free Creating 2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusive Youth Spaces workshop will provide you with strategies in support of youth in our community. Join us on Wednesday, November 19th beginning at 6pm!

Our next Mental Wellness Workshop takes place tomorrow evening, providing strategies and advice to parents and caregivers to assist youth with common health needs. Join us beginning at 6PM for the free Mental Health Essentials for Parents and Caregivers workshop!

Thank you for your service. Gracias por su servicio. Waad ku mahadsan tahay adeeggaaga.

How do you help your kids or other youth that come to you with concerns about current events or everyday problems and stressors? Our free Mental Health Essentials for Parents and Caregivers workshop will provide you with strategies to support youth in your life!

Join us TONIGHT for the Mental Health Essentials for Student Leaders workshop! This is the next in our series of free mental wellness workshops designed to support improved youth mental wellness in our community. Visit children-first.org for more info about this series!