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
The Importance of Family Involvement at School
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Kelsey Weber, LSW – February 10, 2021- Many people gauge levels of student academic success based on teacher status, academic grades, or socioeconomic status. However, the real key to student success is none of these. The best indicator for student academic success depends on how involved families are with learning at home and in […]
My Kid Would Never Do That, and Other Lies We Tell Ourselves
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Brooke Skipper, LCSW – February 3, 2021 – We know our children mess up. They make bad choices, say unkind things, forget to do chores. We know they are not perfect. However, when we hear about new trends in adolescent behavior, we foolishly think to ourselves, “Well, thankfully my kid would never do THAT.” […]
United Way of Daviess County Grants Relief Funds to Youth First, Inc.
Daviess County, News Release, Youth First BlogThe second semester of the 2020-2021 school year is underway, and relief funds from the United Way of Daviess County are helping Youth First, Inc. strengthen the social and emotional well-being of students in Daviess County. In 2020, United Way of Daviess County awarded Youth First with a $1,000 Covid-19 Relief Fund grant to support […]