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
Community Good Grants Awarded to Youth First, Inc.
All Posts, Counties, News Release, Youth First BlogGrants to Provide Mental Health Support for Vanderburgh and Warrick County Students June 10, 2026 (Evansville, IN) Youth First is celebrating a $10,000 Community Good Grant from the Vanderburgh Community Foundation and a $15,000 Community Good Grant from the Warrick County Community Foundation. This funding will strengthen the mental health and well-being of students in […]
It’s Important to Help Children Identify Their Feelings
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Madelynn Wood, BSW – June 10, 2026 – Emotional development is an important part of a child’s overall growth, yet it is often overlooked in comparison to physical and academic milestones. A key aspect of emotional development is the ability to recognize, understand, and identify emotions. This skill, known as emotional literacy, plays a […]
Marijuana Use: Understand the Risks
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Jacob Bambenek – June 3, 2026 – According to data collected in 2022 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 30.7% of teens reported using cannabis at least once, and 6.3% reported daily use within the previous 30 days. For educators, parents, and other adults who work closely with young people, these statistics reflect […]