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
Helping Kids Manage Big Emotions
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Hannah Smith-Quirey, MSW, LCSW – December 23, 2024 – Disappointment, failure, pain, and stress are normal parts of life. But as parents, it is difficult to watch our kids go through tough moments without becoming stressed ourselves or jumping in to fix things. Co-regulation is connecting with our kids to help them remain calm, […]
What Kids Really Need this Holiday Season
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Jana Pritchett – December 18, 2024 – The holidays are here, and kids everywhere are hoping to be on Santa’s good list. Popular toys like AI robots and flying orb balls are on many kids’ wish lists, as are classics such as bikes, LEGO sets, and Barbie. We all hope to give our children […]
The Weight of Grief During the Holiday Season
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Breanna Dudley-Wissel, MSW, LSW – December 11, 2024 – Unfortunately, grief is a normal part of life. We all experience grief, whether it is the loss of a job, a divorce or breakup, or the death of a loved one. Most of the time, grief feels anything but normal and is far from comfortable; […]