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
Helping Hands and Paws: Therapy Animals Help Students Succeed in School
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Callie Sanders, MSW, LSW – March 4, 2026 – Increasingly, schools across the country are incorporating therapy animals, particularly dogs, to help students feel calmer, more focused, and better prepared to learn. These programs, known as animal-assisted interventions (AAIs), are utilized in elementary and middle schools to support students in various ways. Research shows […]
Support for Children Experiencing Domestic Violence
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Kelsey Weber, MSW, LCSW – February 25,2025 – Family and domestic violence is a common problem in the United States. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), one in four women and one in nine men are victims of domestic violence. Unfortunately, children in the home are also victims. Domestic violence can have […]
Increase Your Coping Skills
All Posts, Counties, Youth First BlogBy Jackie Keltner, MSW, LMHCA – February 18, 2026 – No matter who you are or how old you are, you will likely experience a crisis or something traumatic at some point. A crisis occurs when an event or situation overwhelms a person’s ability to cope. Trauma is any disturbing experience that causes significant fear, […]