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 Real Cost of Saying “Girl Drama” and “Boys Will Be Boys”
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Amy Back, MSW, LSW, Youth First, Inc. One thing I’ve learned from working with children and families is that the language we use matters. The words we choose — often in the heat of the moment — help shape how kids see themselves, understand relationships, and grow into the people they’re becoming.Two phrases that […]
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 […]