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
Social Workers = Superheroes! Mary Haas, LSW, Youth First Social Worker at Evansville Christian School
Counties, Youth First BlogBuilding Confidence in Adolescent Girls
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Youth First Staff – March 3, 2021 – Growing up can be challenging. Some stages in our lives are notoriously more difficult than others. Most of us remember our various “awkward” phases that took place throughout our time in elementary and middle school. During those years, even the smallest failure could feel like defeat. […]
What Does it Take to Create a Healthy Generation?
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Krissy Melhiser, LSW – February 24, 2021 – What does it take to see our children grow to be strong and healthy? Is it everyone’s responsibility? Parenting can be so difficult at times. It seems like an endless pursuit, and you wonder if the tireless chase will result in a positive outcome. As a […]