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
Exercise is an Excellent Coping Skill
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Lori Powell, LCSW – March 9, 2022 – Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, I always had good intentions about exercising, but I just could never find the time to select the program that would work best for me. I used excuses such as, “I’m too tired!” or, “I don’t have enough time to exercise.” […]
Youth First Highlights Alliyah Patton – Social Work Week 2022
Counties, Social Work Week 2022, Youth First BlogAlliyah Patton, LSW – Youth First Social Worker at North High School in Vanderburgh County Q: What called you to become a social worker? A: I think some of the best social workers have been through quite a bit themselves. I wished I had someone to talk to about the anxiety I felt through high […]
Youth First Highlights Emily Bernhardt – Social Work Week 2022
Counties, Social Work Week 2022, Youth First BlogEmily Bernhardt, LSW – Youth First Social Worker at Holy Cross Catholic School, St. James Catholic School, St. Joseph Catholic School, and Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic School in Gibson County Q: What called you to become a social worker? A: I met with my Youth First Social Worker when I was in high school […]