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
Coping with Childhood Anxiety
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Lori Powell, MSW, LCSW – September 10, 2025 – In today’s world, we hear a lot about anxiety. The American Psychological Association defines anxiety as “an emotion characterized by apprehension and somatic symptoms of tension in which an individual anticipates impending danger, catastrophe, or misfortune.” Everyone experiences anxiety to some degree, but not everyone […]
The Homework Struggle: How Parents and Kids Can Cope Without Conflict
All Posts, Counties, Youth First Blogby Britney Wagler, MSW, LCSW – September 3, 2025 – As the school year settles into full swing, many households find themselves battling a familiar evening routine: the “homework struggle.” It’s a time that often brings stress, frustration, and even tears for both parent and child. With the right coping strategies, however, parents and kids […]
Avoiding Freshman Year Follies
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Katie Martin, MSW, LCSW – August 20, 2025 – Freshman year is the most crucial year of high school, as it sets the tone for academic achievement and social standards. It can be a fresh start, or for some students, the beginning of ongoing struggles and painful lessons. When students start high school, their […]