By Frankie Reyna, Youth Advocate The role of a Youth Advocate (YA) requires a keen eye to identify potential pitfalls […]
First Place for Youth is proud to announce that our Business Technology & Administration Earn & Learn Program has been […]
By Thomas Lee, CEO, First Place for Youth January was National Human Trafficking Prevention Month—a time to reflect not only on […]
This spring, First Place for Youth CEO Thomas Lee is serving as a Mimi and Peter E. Haas Distinguished Visitor at Stanford University’s […]
“I believe the future can be different. Stability and opportunities to grow for kids in foster care, having a strong […]
The support Stevie receives from First Place for Youth means the difference between homelessness and hope. Today, Stevie is thriving […]
In early June 2022, the California State Legislature released its joint budget, including $34 M per year for AB 1651, […]
We are proud to announce that, with the help of First Place for Youth, Mississippi is moving towards becoming the […]
Older foster youth would see new benefits and resources if the Governor’s proposed 2022-23 budget passes and First Place is […]
At First Place, every young person we partner with has the potential to overcome complex barriers. Sometimes, however, a young […]
For 23-year-old Karla, a recent graduate of our My First Place™ program, her experience provided a life-changing opportunity to prepare […]
Throughout 2020, we spoke to members of the First Place team about our first ten years in Los Angeles. Now, as we move into a new year, we share a few of their reflections and their hopes for the next decade.
San Francisco County, CASA, JBAY, and First Place for Youth have partnered to jointly offer a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance […]
Conrad Hilton Foundation Selects First Place for Youth for Multi-year grant to improve foster care in Los Angeles region OAKLAND, […]
See how the My First Place™ Network is making more possible for transition-age foster youth across the U.S.
This past week has been one of yet more pain, shock, and grief, with national news of senseless violence and […]
One Size Doesn’t Fit All: How Data Science is Being Used to Individualize Extended Foster Care Services and Achieve Equitable […]
“When I was struggling with housing last year, a friend told me about First Place for Youth. Things started to get better as soon as I had a place to live,” said Lani, a My First Place participant in Oakland.
Impact Circle Founder Jenisa Washington speaks to First Place about our partnership and her belief in the power of service to build community