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
Rewarding Positive Behaviors
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Diane Braun, Project Manager – March 10, 2021 – Most children crave attention, not only from their peers, but also from the adults in their lives. They will search for ways to be in the spotlight, whether positive or negative, in order to get a reaction from those around them. Parents should always strive […]
Social Workers = Superheroes! Jessie Laughlin, LSW, Youth First Social Worker at Edgewood Jr. High School, Monroe County
Counties, Youth First BlogSocial Workers = Superheroes! Megan LaRue, LSW, Youth First Social Worker at Orleans Elementary School, Orleans Jr./Sr. High Schools
Counties, Youth First Blog