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
Warrick County
To book a speaker, support, donate, volunteer, or advocate for Youth First in Warrick County, contact Julie Hoon, Vice President of Philanthropy.
Find out more about Youth First Social Workers available in Warrick County
Am I Worrying Too Much?
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Aisha Givens, LCSW – June 16, 2021 – As parents, we often worry about our children. It’s part of the job. We worry when they are young and continue to worry as they grow into teenagers and adults. Being concerned about your child is a healthy and appropriate feeling. However, constant or excessive worrying […]
Identifying Signs of Stress
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Teresa Mercer, LCSW, LCAC – June 9, 2021 – Throughout the last year, the impact of a global pandemic has increased stress levels for people all over the world. Although pre-pandemic life had its fair share of stressors, Covid-19 introduced a new form of stress that many of us weren’t prepared to cope with. […]
A Child’s Most Important Play Date
Counties, Youth First BlogBy Grace Wilson, MSW – June 3, 2021 – In a world that is constantly on the go and filling our family’s schedules with various activities, it is important that we take time to slow down and spend quality one-on-one time with our children. If you have multiple children, take time to spend individual […]