Parenting is hard work. It can be doubly hard for young parents, especially if they don’t have a strong network […]
At First Place, we know that all of our young people have the potential to achieve long-term success and self-sufficiency. […]
First Place for Youth was among those honored at the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles’ “Your Time to Shine” event in May.
First Place for Youth has partnered with NPAG, a national executive search and consulting firm that is dedicated to serving the mission-driven community, to conduct the search for the next Chief Executive Officer to lead our organization into a new era of impact and geographic expansion. Learn more about the role and review the instructions for providing nominations or submitting an application.
“When you get into First Place, you have all these plans and it’s easy to get overwhelmed,” Dre is the first one to admit that when he moved into his First Place for Youth apartment, he wasn’t prepared for all the intensive support the program provides.
Fourteen years ago, Angelica felt like she had let herself down. See where she is now, and how First Place helped her get there.
Foster youth continue to face poor educational outcomes, particularly when it comes to postsecondary education. This week First Place traveled to Sacramento to show our support for SB 940.
For Leticia, home and comfort have not always been synonymous.
After 12 years with First Place for Youth, CEO Sam Cobbs has announced his departure, effective February 19th.
On August 5, Kurt Warner was inducted into the National Football League Hall of Fame. Last year, as First Place celebrated our 18th birthday, Kurt spoke with us about his own journey navigating the uncertainties of adulthood.
When Krisha visited Washington, D.C. for the first time, she made time to see the sights, but she wasn’t just there as a tourist. She had a story to tell about the importance of jobs programs.
First Place is proud to be a grantee of the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles
It is with mixed emotions that I am writing to let you know our Co-Founder and Vice President of Policy, Deanne Pearn, will be moving on from First Place for Youth at the end of this month
When Jordan decided it was time to take control of his life, he turned to First Place.
First Place participant Noel Anaya recently put “aging out” in the national spotlight when he was featured on NPR’s flagship […]
Ending homelessness requires understanding of homelessness. Each January, volunteers in communities across the U.S. conduct a “homeless census” called a […]
Our Bay Area Youth Holiday Party will bring First Place staff and youth together to celebrate as a community. With your help, we can make the season bright for foster youth!
Glassybaby’s open studio glassblowing lessons offer a novel experience and the chance to support local organizations like First Place for Youth.
First Place for Youth staff, supporters, and local community came together to celebrate the grand opening of our beautiful new office space in downtown San Jose.
As a Game Changer grant recipient, First Place earned a mention in SF Business Times’ coverage of Super Bowl 50’s philanthropic efforts.
As recipients of a Super Bowl Host Committee “Game Changer” grant, First Place for Youth and the #WhenIWas18 campaign were […]
Everyone needs a little help to find their way. Our #WhenIWas18 campaign asked celebrities and young people to share their stories of starting out.
Having a safe and stable place to live is something everyone wants, and something that many young people in foster […]
“Philanthropy has long been kept on the sidelines of America’s biggest annual sporting event. Organizers of the Bay Area’s Super […]