2019 Annual Report

Research & Publications

First Place For Youth

Dec 10, 2019

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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Changing the Story, One Character at a Time

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

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