SACRAMENTO — From foster care to pharmacy tech, a young man didn’t just overcome a challenging childhood – he wants to make sure others can do the same.
Macario Harris is only 24 years old, but he’s already found his calling.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 11, 2023 Young People at Risk for Homelessness Enter New Housing, Education, and Employment Program Transformative New […]
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 […]