Research & Publications

2020 Annual Report

In a year of unforeseen challenges, First Place never lost site of the big picture: the need to remove the barriers to success and change the odds for all foster youth. Last year, we and our affiliate partners served 1,583 young people, with 677 receiving housing, education and employment coaching, and comprehensive wraparound supports through our flagship My First Place™ program.

  • 84% of eligible My First Place (MFP) participants enrolled in post-secondary programs.
  • 82% of MFP participants obtained employment.
  • 97% of MFP participants avoided arrest while in program.
  • 97% of MFP partipants avoided pregnancy while in program.
  • 96% of participants who spend a year in My First Place transition to a stable home after leaving program.

Blog

Building Brighter Futures: Our Partnership with The Relatives

At First Place for Youth, we are proud to partner with The Relatives in Mecklenburg County, NC, an organization that […]

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In the Media

‘First Place For Youth’ program to provide housing, employment for youth aging out of foster care

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