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
Posey County
To book a speaker, support, donate, volunteer, or advocate for Youth First in Posey County, contact Parri Black.
Find out more about Youth First Social Workers available in Posey County
The Problem with Emotions
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Mary Ruth Branstetter, LCSW, LCAC, RPT – March 24, 2021 – A common problem many of us experience is an inability or unwillingness to appropriately address our powerful emotions. Most of us want an outlet where we can express our feelings, but sometimes it can be a struggle to find someone who will truly […]
Kathy Baker, LCSW, LCAC, Youth First Social Worker at Castle High School in Warrick County
Counties, Youth First BlogAshley Manship, LSW, Youth First Social Worker at Paoli Jr./Sr. High School and Throop Elementary in Orange County
Counties, Youth First Blog