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
Daviess County
To book a speaker, support, donate, volunteer, or advocate for Youth First in Daviess County, contact Janay Sharp, Regional Development Officer.
Find out more about Youth First Social Workers available in Daviess County
Heidi Mikac, LSW, Youth First Social Worker at Paul Hadley Middle School in Morgan County
Counties, Youth First BlogThe 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
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