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
Youth First Highlights Ashley Manship – Social Work Week 2022
Counties, Social Work Week 2022, Youth First BlogAshley Manship, LSW – Youth First Social Worker at Paoli Jr./Sr. High School and Throop Elementary in Orange County Q: What called you to become a social worker? A: I’ve always had the strong desire to help and advocate for others. Q: What is the most rewarding part of your job? A: Working with children […]
Youth First Highlights Jessie Laughlin – Social Work Week 2022
Counties, Social Work Week 2022, Youth First BlogJessie Laughlin, LSW – Youth First Social Worker at Edgewood Junior High School in Monroe County Q: What called you to become a social worker? A: I started college as an education major. During early field experience, I crossed paths with a school social worker. In learning more about their role, I knew that could […]
Promoting a Healthy Body Image in Youth
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Jessie Laughlin, LSW – February 23, 2022 – Body image and self-awareness begin at a young age, even before kindergarten. As children transition into teenagers, they become more aware of themselves and who they are becoming, which includes their body that is drastically changing due to normal development. Body image can be influenced by […]