At First Place for Youth, we’re committed to ensuring that young people transitioning out of foster care have the support […]
As the CEO of First Place for Youth, I’m thrilled to share my thoughts and impressions on the recent mayoral […]
By First Place for Youth CEO, Thomas G. Lee I recently had the chance to revisit the iconic poem Bread […]
This month, our team and youth attended the A+P Roundtable at the Universal College of Beauty, where they had the […]
We are thrilled to announce the expansion of our nationally recognized My First Place™ program to Hattiesburg and the Mississippi […]
This summer has been filled with excitement, learning, and community building, all thanks to our dedicated teams and supporters! As […]
At First Place for Youth, we believe every foster youth should reach their full potential and lead fulfilling lives. We […]
On June 5, 2024, First Place for Youth CEO Thomas Lee sat down with four remarkable young adults—Sky Celine (she/her), […]
On Thursday, July 18, First Place for Youth partnered with Art + Practice to host a fantastic Job & Resource […]
First Place for Youth’s Alameda County/ San Francisco County team hosted their first official Summer Bridge event on a beautiful […]
On April 17th, First Place for Youth hosted our second annual Advocacy Day at the California State Capitol. This significant […]
Written by Samantha Kalahar and Kimberly Smith This year marks Mississippi’s ninth year as a Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative […]
March is ‘Stay Paid’ Month at First Place for Youth where we acknowledge all of our young people’s efforts in […]
Nearly six months ago, First Place for Youth and the New Jersey Department of Children and Families (NJ DCF) launched […]
In the vibrant world of hip hop, where storytelling is an art form, the echoes of lived experiences often find […]
For foster youth who have experienced trauma and instability, the transition to adulthood is a pivotal journey that can be […]
Following the First Place for Youth retreat in Alabama, I continued to New York, Washington D.C., the Carolinas, and ultimately […]
First Place for Youth is committed to rectifying historical inequities and empowering historically oppressed groups by acknowledging the importance of […]
It’s official! On September 23, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 407 into law, marking a significant step […]
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 […]