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
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, […]
Franciscan Health Foundation Awards $10,000 to Youth First
All Posts, Counties, News Release, Youth First BlogGrant to Provide Expanded Mental Health Support and Substance Misuse Preventionfor Morgan County Youth March 18, 2025 – Franciscan Health Foundation, through their Social Impact Partnership Program (SIPP), has awarded $10,000 to Youth First, Inc., to invest in the health and well-being of Morgan County youth and families. The award will provide mental health support […]
Teaching Your Child to State Their Opinion in a Thoughtful Manner
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Natasha Goodge, MSW, LSW – March 17, 2025 – Any adult will tell you it is taboo to discuss religion or politics. This is easy enough, so long as you do not parent or educate children. I was unprepared when my six-year-old forcefully stated his personal political opinions in response to the television news […]