One example of an organization using AI to support evidence-based decision-making is First Place for Youth, an organization that helps foster youth make a successful transition to self-sufficiency and responsible adulthood. First Place for Youth built a recommendation engine that uses precision analytics—a technology that predicts trends and behavioral patterns by discovering cause-and-effect relationships in data—to analyze program administration and case assessment data, and learn from differences in outcomes among youth.
With First Place for Youth in her corner, Jayla Lackaff is studying video game design at College of Alameda
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.
Former foster youth especially could be at risk of missing out on a tax credit, said Jane Schroeder, Chief Policy […]
First Place superstars Xochtil Larios, age 22, and First Place Board Member (and MFP alum) Darryl McDavid, age 30, helped […]
First Place for Youth’s Los Angeles Youth Advocate, Stephanie Del Toro, was asked to comment on the recent baby formula […]
KTVU’s Heather Holmes spoke with CEO Thomas Lee about First Place for Youth. Watch the full interview on KTVU
After spending nine years living in multiple foster homes, Alex Bates has finally found stability in his own apartment in […]
Some children will become adults while in state custody through the foster care system. The outcomes can be troubling, with […]
While the COVID-19 outbreak has impacted millions of people around the country, one vulnerable and often overlooked group is being hit […]
First Place For Youth helps young adults get on their feet and prepare for the future (East Bay Times)
First Place for Youth aims for self-sufficiency. (WCPO ABC 9, Cincinnati)
Mississippi Youth Voice is another new program established to help youth in care graduate college. It is part of First […]
First Place for Youth has named former Department of Health and Human Services staffer Heidi McIntosh as its CEO. McIntosh […]