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
Getting Back in a School Routine
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Christine Weinzapfel-Hayden, MSW, LCSW – August 7, 2024 – I don’t know about you, but to me it feels like the first day of summer break was just last week. How can it possibly be time to start setting those alarm clocks again? If your family has fallen out of the school year routine, […]
Setting Your Middle School Student Up for Success
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Vicki Kirkman, LCSW, LCAC – August 1, 2024 – The transition to middle school can be an intimidating yet exciting time for both students and parents. During a time when young adolescents are gaining independence and facing more responsibilities, it is vital that parents stay involved and continue to nurture the child-parent bond. In […]
The Dangers of Vaping
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Sara Wilson, MSW, LSW – July 24, 2024 – According to Indiana Public Radio in October 2023, nine percent of all Indiana youth said they used e-cigarettes in the past month. And in 11th and 12th grade, nearly 20 percent of students said they had been vaping within the month. Vaping or using e-cigarettes is an […]