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
Recognizing Signs of an Eating Disorder in Your Child
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Courtney Beitler, MSW, LCSW – October 17, 2024 – As a parent, being attentive to your child’s well-being is crucial, especially when it comes to their relationship with food and body image. Eating disorders can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background, and early detection is key to intervention and recovery. It is […]
When Your Child Refuses Therapy
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Beth Greene, MSW, LSW – October 9, 2024 – As a society, we have made great strides in raising awareness for mental health. Mental health is more openly discussed, and people are more aware of signs and symptoms. These strides have added support in our homes, schools, and communities that did not exist 20 […]
Mindfulness Can Help Your Child Handle Stress
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Jordyn Bryant, MSW, LSW – October 2, 2024 – Having stress or anxiety as a child can be hard. Often, children hear, “You are too young to have stress” or other statements that dismiss their feelings. Recognizing that children can have negative emotions about things adults consider “small” or “trivial” can help children validate […]