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
Self-Control vs. Redirection
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Aaron Ledford, MSW, LSW – January 10, 2024 Emotions, defined as human reactions we experience in response to events or situations, are a mysterious thing and an abstract concept. Without living our emotions out, they are not “real” concrete things. You can’t draw happiness, but you can draw a picture of something that makes […]
The Importance of Travel and Adventure for Mental Well-Being
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Shannon Loehrlein, MSW, LCSW I love to travel. My parents instilled a love of travel in me from a young age. My mother was a history teacher, and we would spend some vacations visiting historic sites (not my favorite as a middle school student). Other times we would visit Disney World or take a […]
Why Family Traditions are Important
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Lisa Cossey, MSW, LCSW We’re in the midst of the holiday season. It is nice to look forward to time with family and friends and participate in ongoing family traditions. A family tradition is something that is recreated year after year, enhancing family involvement and strengthening family bonds. Each year at Halloween, my husband’s […]