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
How Social Isolation Impacts Your Child’s Emotional Regulation
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Jordan Evans, MSW, LSW – January 21, 2026 – Emotional regulation is a child’s ability to understand, express, and manage their feelings in healthy ways. This skill begins developing early in life and continues to grow throughout childhood. Children do not learn emotional regulation on their own. Instead, they develop it through everyday interactions […]
Parents, Encourage Social Media Safety
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Jenna Pauli, MSW, LCSW – January 14, 2026 – The popularity of social media and its negative effect on children have become controversial subjects. A growing number of social media platforms are targeting very young children. We are becoming more aware of the negative impacts these outlets and apps can have on a child’s […]
Establishing a Smooth Transition from Home to School
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Lisa Glahn, MSW, LCSW – January 7, 2026 – Returning to school after a break can be challenging for many students, especially after longer vacations such as winter or summer break. Typically, the longer a student is away from school, the more challenging it is for them to get back into their school routine. […]