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
Celebrating Pride in Southern Indiana
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Sarah Laury, MSW, LCSW – May 30, 2024 – The month of June is Pride month, dedicated to celebrating and recognizing members of the LGBTQIA+ community as well as supporters and allies. Pride is celebrated during the month of June in honor of the Stonewall Uprising, which took place in New York City on […]
Teens, Sleep and Screen Time
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Amanda Haney, MSW, LSW – May 29, 2024 – How does screen time affect your child’s sleep patterns? Sleep is important to growing and developing brains. According to the CDC, toddlers need 11-14 hours of sleep, preschool-aged kids need 10-13 hours, school-aged kids needs 9-12 hours, teens need 8-10 hours, and adults need at […]
The Power of a Positive Mindset
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Haley Droste, MSW, LCSW – May 22, 2024 – Everyone knows someone with a “glass half-empty” attitude about life. It seems like a dark cloud just follows them around, and it can be exhausting to spend too much time with them. We also know people who are just the opposite; they always see the […]