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
Deaconess Health System Awards $17,500 to Youth First
All Posts, Counties, News Release, Youth First BlogEVANSVILLE, IN – Youth First is celebrating Deaconess Health System for investing in Indiana youth. The organization recently awarded $17,500 to Youth First, Inc. to strengthen the mental health and well-being of students in Youth First partner schools across Gibson, Posey, Vanderburgh and Warrick counties. This significant gift from Deaconess, along with funding from other […]
Are You Part of the Sandwich Generation?
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Amber Russell MSW, LCSW – March 27, 2025 – When I turned 40, someone told me that your forties are one of the most stressful times in your life. For many, your twenties and thirties often revolve around graduating from college, buying your first home, getting married, having kids, landing a good job, etc. This […]
Parents Play a Critical Role in Substance Misuse Prevention
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Niki Walls, MSW, LSW – March 20, 2025 – The DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) classifies substance use disorder as a medical illness that can be characterized by impairments to health, social functions, and voluntary control over substance use. People are often intimidated by the topic of substance use and addiction, […]