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
How Can a School Social Worker Help Your Child?
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Kacie Shipman, MSW, LCSW – September 30, 2026 – Have you ever wondered what a school social worker actually does? In this role, I often hear students’ ideas and questions about my job and what my role looks like within the school building. The short answer? School social workers wear many hats. I often […]
The Struggle is Real
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Diann Moesner, MSW, LCSW – September 23, 2026 – Whether you are interacting with students as a school professional, a parent, or both, it can feel uncomfortable to watch kids struggle to navigate the world around them. When we see them struggling, it is natural to want to “fix” things for them – to […]
The Benefits of a Close Sibling Relationship
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Beth Thomas, MSW, LSW – September 16, 2026 – Close sibling relationships can have a lifelong impact. They are an important part of our development and can provide valuable knowledge, guidance and support throughout different stages of life. Of course, no sibling relationship is perfect. Conflict and disagreements are natural, but even these imperfections […]