Our Mission
Our mission is to strengthen youth and families through evidence-based programs that prevent substance abuse, promote healthy behaviors, and maximize student success.
Youth First exists to strengthen and transform the lives of young people and their families. Youth First Social Workers provide specialized mentoring and caring support to students in partnering schools, readily available to assess and address students, family and school needs. Youth First prevention programs give kids the readiness, resiliency, and relationship skills needed to face life’s challenges.
Youth First in
Pike County
To book a speaker, support, donate, volunteer, or advocate for Youth First in Pike County, contact Ashley Davis, Regional Development Officer.
Find out more about Youth First Social Workers available in Pike County
GrandFamilies Are Growing
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Beth Greene, MSW – September 10, 2019 More grandparents than ever are stepping up to take care of and raise their grandchildren. There are many different reasons grandparents are assuming the role of caretaker. It may be due to the death or absence of the children’s parents, the financial situation of the parents, or […]
Grain Processing Corporation Awards $10,000 to Youth First, Inc.
Daviess County, Martin County, Media, News Release, Pike CountyGift Supports the Social and Emotional Needs of Students in Daviess, Martin & Pike Counties In a presentation on August 16, Grain Processing Corporation (GPC), Washington, Indiana, committed $10,000 to Youth First, Inc. to strengthen the social and emotional well-being of students in Daviess, Martin and Pike counties. GPC is a subsidiary company of Kent […]
Gratitude Can Be The Key That Unlocks Mindfulness
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Emily Sommers, MSW – September 3, 2019 Mindfulness, simply put, means paying attention to the present. It means taking a step back and noticing the world around you and paying attention to your thoughts and feelings. With practice, mindfulness can help both adults and children cope with stress and anxiety, and it has been […]