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
Why Students Should Leave Cell Phones in Lockers
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Heidi Mikac, MSW, LSW – September 4, 2024 – As a school social worker, one of the most frustrating parts of my job is when I’m in the middle of a session with a student and they take out their cell phone and start texting as if I don’t notice or exist. When I […]
Creating a Resilient Child
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Camryn Cater, MSW, LSW – August 28, 2024 – Life can be described as a roller coaster, riding the highs and sometimes dropping to unexpected lows. There are certainly different emotions and feelings we experience along the way. Resiliency is the ability to adapt well to trauma, tragedy, threats, and other areas of stress. […]
United Way of Daviess County Awards $16,000 to Youth First
All Posts, Counties, News Release, Youth First BlogGift to Provide Mental Health Support and Substance Misuse Prevention for Daviess County Youth United Way of Daviess County is investing in K-12 youth with a $16,000 grant awardpresented to Youth First, Inc. “United Way of Daviess County’s investment in Youth First helps fulfill both our visions of strong, healthy communities,” says Youth First Regional […]