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
Youth First Arms Parents with Online Safety Strategies for Kids
All Posts, Counties, News Release, Youth First Blog“Parenting in a Digital World” to Take Place at Mitchell High School; Open to Local Parents and Community Leaders [Mitchell, IN] On Thursday, April 2, Youth First is hosting a community event to arm parents with online safety strategies and proper social media use for kids. The presentation begins at 6:00 pm in the Mitchell […]
The Power of a Simple Conversation
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Diane Moesner, MSW, LCSW – March 25, 2026 – Talking to your child every day is one of the most powerful investments a parent can make. Daily conversations do more than exchange information; they also build trust, emotional security, and a lifelong habit of communication. It’s a great feeling when these daily exchanges become […]
Building Resilience in Your Child
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Jordyn Bryant, MSW, LSW – March 13, 2026 – Today’s children are growing up in a world that rarely slows down. Screens glow late into the evening, schedules stay packed, and social pressures begin earlier than ever. Many children are navigating constant input – academically, socially, and digitally, and their nervous systems often feel […]