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
Gentle Parenting
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Jordan Beach, LCSW – March 16, 2022 – If you spend any time on social media, you have probably heard the term “gentle parenting.” The quick response to this concept is that it’s “soft” or that we’re not punishing our kids enough and creating a generation that doesn’t respect authority, etc. A lot of […]
Youth First Highlights Heidi Mikac – Social Work Week 2022
Counties, Social Work Week 2022, Youth First BlogHeidi Mikac, LSW, Youth First Social Worker at Paul Hadley Middle School in Morgan County Q:What called you to become a social worker? A: The reason why I became a social worker was to learn more about suicide prevention. I’ve had three important people in my life take their own life. I wanted to learn […]
Youth First Highlights Vicki Kirkman – Social Work Week 2022
Counties, Social Work Week 2022, Youth First BlogVicki Kirkman, LCSW, LCAC – Youth First Social Worker at Gibson Southern High School in Gibson County Q: What is the most rewarding part of your job? A: A few of the most rewarding parts of my job are getting to meet so many students and being part of their high school career. I really […]