Research & Publications

2019 Annual Report

This year, 1,715 foster and homeless youth received supportive services from First Place and our My First Place™ Network partners. Here in California, 652 young people accessed safe, stable housing, education and employment support, and case management services.

  • 96% of My First Place participants were working and/or in school.
  • 90% of youth who exited after at least one year in MFP maintained stable housing
  • 98% of participants avoided arrest while in MFP
  • 95% of participants avoided pregnancy while in MFP

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Investing in Our Staff: This Month’s Focus on High Quality Engagement

By Kwamane Harris, Director of Practice Development  At First Place for Youth, we know that the strength of our services depends […]

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We Ask 18-Year-Olds to Do What Most Adults Can’t 

By Thomas G. Lee  On their 18th birthday, thousands of young people in foster care receive a message they never […]

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Foster Youth Are Your Solution to America’s Skills Gap 

By Erica Waterford, Vice President of Education & Employment, First Place for Youth  American businesses are facing a critical labor […]

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