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
Tips for Helping Children with ADHD
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Jenny Bouchie, MSW, LSW – November 8, 2024 – According to Forbes, approximately 5.7 million children are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It can be frustrating for the child to complete schoolwork and homework, and at times, equally frustrating for adults to help. However, there are many ways to support a child […]
Hidden Disabilities – More than Meets the Eye
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Molly Johnson, MSW, LSW – October 30, 2024 – Have you ever heard any of the following? “They don’t look disabled to me.” “Doesn’t seem to me that they need handicap parking. They walk just fine.” “I think they just wanted to bring their pet along. They seem perfectly healthy and have no need […]
Developing Your Child’s Attention Span
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Megan Shake, MSW, LCSW – October 23, 2024 – How long is your child’s attention span? Many people assume children’s attention spans should be longer than they actually are. You might be surprised to learn that the average is generally two minutes per year of age. So, if your child is five years old, their attention span is […]