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
Parenting with Grace
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Heather Miller – June 22, 2022 – Author Jill Churchill once wrote, “There’s no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one.” Before having children, I had many ideas of what I would and would not do as a mom. I would limit screen time, offer healthy […]
Important Tips for Raising Inclusive Children
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Brooke Skipper, LCSW – June 15, 2022 – Most of us are familiar with the unpleasant feeling of being excluded. In order to raise children who celebrate diversity and include others, we need to be comfortable starting conversations about differences. These conversations don’t have to be scary! Children are innately open-minded and seek honest […]
Kendrick Foundation Honored with “Heart of Youth First”
Counties, News ReleaseFoundation Recognized for Investment in Morgan County Youth Youth First, Inc., presented the “Heart of Youth First” plaque to the Kendrick Foundation on Thursday, May 19, at The Brickhouse on Main in Martinsville. The “Heart of Youth First” is awarded to organizations who have demonstrated a significant commitment to youth mental health, strong families, and […]