The journey to adulthood is a critical phase in every young person’s life, filled with hopes, dreams, and aspirations. For […]
Over the last 25 years, we’ve seen the transformative power of data in enhancing programs for foster youth– and we […]
For more than two decades, First Place for Youth has been a pioneering force in providing extended care and support […]
Superhero mythology often features characters with extraordinary abilities who were foster children, mirroring the real-life experiences of some individuals. Removed […]
Summer Bridge is back in session! Over the past six weeks, our summer program has provided young people with incredible […]
Teens and young adults aging out of foster care face immense challenges as they make the transition to independence and […]
For many older foster youth, transitioning out of foster care can be a challenging time, especially for those without a […]
This year, First Place for Youth is proud to celebrate 104 program participants who’ve achieved significant educational milestones! From GEDs […]
Our first Advocacy Day in Sacramento was a success! On April 27th, First Place leadership, staff, and youth visited the […]
Click here to review our Pathways to Independence report, a multi-year project of the Mississippi Youth Voice board and First […]
Foster youth will have standing in youth court hearings; Advocates share additional recommendations for supporting foster youth Jackson, MS — […]
Meet Jasmine, a My First Place™ participant and our incredible keynote youth speaker at our 25th Anniversary Celebration! In her […]
Meet Hollie, a resilient 21-year-old who found her footing with the help of her dedicated team at First Place for […]
This month, we held our first ever Vision Board Party and Luncheon with our partners at Art + Practice The […]
As we count down to our 25th Anniversary Celebration in May, we are sharing key features and building blocks of […]
The numbers are in and they show a demonstrable impact on My First PlaceTM program participants’ moving forward with their education. […]
You’ll certainly reduce the chill in your driveway when you donate a vehicle that just won’t warm up. Whether it’s […]
In 1998, when our founders Deanne Pearn and Amy Lemley were graduate students at the UC Berkeley Goldman School of […]
You’ve worked hard, you set money aside for the future, and you’re ready to enjoy your retirement years. Maybe you’re […]
“First Place has helped me really grow as a person.“ Meet Adelaida, a First Place For Youth program participant […]
Last year, First Place for Youth and our network partners in Boston, New York, Mississippi, and Cincinnati served 1,507 young […]
The holidays can be a hard time for foster youth. But over the last week at all of our housing […]