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 […]
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 […]
This month, we held our first ever Vision Board Party and Luncheon with our partners at Art + Practice The […]
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 […]
The holidays can be a hard time for foster youth. But over the last week at all of our housing […]
Up and down the state this summer, our First Place team has hosted weekly events and activities in the six-week […]
In early June 2022, the California State Legislature released its joint budget, including $34 M per year for AB 1651, […]
In the spirit of bringing in role models for navigating life after foster care, our partners at Art + Practice hosted […]