For years, the narrative about foster youth and education was defined by the outdated — and discouraging — “3% myth,” […]
By Thomas Lee, First Place for Youth CEO With the passing of Senator John Burton, we at First Place for […]
At First Place for Youth, we know that the journey to adulthood can feel overwhelming for young people leaving foster […]
By Thomas Lee, First Place for Youth CEO Progress Worth Celebrating—With Important Caveats For the second year in a row, […]
Every summer, First Place for Youth teams across California bring energy, creativity, and connection to our annual Summer Bridge program. […]
Imagine turning 18 and, overnight, being expected to secure housing, earn a living, and pursue your education—entirely on your own. […]
On July 7, First Place for Youth stood proudly in support of Assembly Bill 1314 (AB 1314) during a legislative […]
Loneliness is increasingly recognized as a public health challenge, especially for young people navigating major life transitions. But at First […]
On May 21st, First Place for Youth leadership and staff traveled to Jackson, Mississippi, to meet with key state legislators […]
California increased its number of housing vouchers through the Family Unification Program by 54% between 2021 and 2023, according to a […]
This Foster Care Awareness Month, we celebrate the potential of young people who are rewriting the narrative of what’s possible […]
At First Place for Youth, March was all about celebrating young people’s growth and grit in their career journeys across […]
This month, our incredible partners at Art + Practice (A+P) hosted an inspiring Roundtable Discussion exclusively for First Place for […]