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
Establishing Communication with Your Child from an Early Age
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Kacie Shipman, MSW, LSW – July 3, 2024 – It’s important to teach your child to communicate well from an early age. Getting your children to share their thoughts or feelings with you can sometimes feel like an impossible task. Often, as children age and their peers become an increasingly important part of their […]
Hobson Auto Group Supports Youth First with 3-Year Gift
All Posts, Counties, News Release, Youth First BlogDonation to Provide Mental Health Support and Substance Misuse Prevention for Lawrence and Morgan County Youth “Let our family take care of your family” are words that ring very true for Hobson Auto Group Owner & President Jeff Hobson when it comes to caring about his community. That’s why he wanted to ensure years of […]
The Art of Being Still
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Chasidy Lambert, MSW, LSW – June 26, 2024 – Life is busy! We’re managing so much in our daily lives to stay on top of things: jobs, kids, school, sports, other extracurricular activities, community projects, relationships with family and friends, staying healthy, managing finances…the list goes on and on. Getting all of these boxes […]