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 Importance of Labeling Emotions
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Brooke Skipper, MSW, LCSW- September 8, 2025 – One of the hardest things for a parent is to see their child struggle and not have the power to “fix” it. We all want happy, healthy children. In order to achieve that, however, we must allow kids to experience and understand a whole range of […]
Why Youth First Mental Health Professionals are a Vital Resource for Students and Outpatient Therapists
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Missy Johnson, MSW, LCSW, CTRS – October 1, 2025 – As a Youth First Mental Health Professional, I’ve witnessed firsthand the incredible impact our Youth First programs and services have on students, their families, and the broader school community. Having worked in various mental health clinical settings, including inpatient and outpatient therapy, I’ve come […]
Kids Need Boundaries
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Audrey Angermeier, MSW, LSW – September 24, 2025 – As any parent or guardian knows, setting boundaries with children can be challenging, especially when it comes to following through. Let’s face it, it would be so much easier to give your child what they want or let them do whatever they please all the […]