Research & Publications

2017 Annual Report: Changing Trajectories

First Place served 1,460 young people in Fiscal Year 2017. Our newest program in Santa Clara County grew to house 56 young people, and we expanded our capacity in San Francisco and Los Angeles through new housing partnerships.

  • 75% of First Place youth transition to a stable home after leaving program.
  • 96% of First Place youth earned or were working toward their high school diploma/GED.
  • 83% of eligible First Place youth enrolled in post-secondary programs.
  • 77% of First Place youth obtained employment.
  • First Place youth are three times more likely to earn a living wage than foster youth nationwide

In the Media

Axios – SF foster youth caught in funding crossfire

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In the Media

Happy Productions – From Foster Care to CEO: How First Place for Youth is Redefining Futures

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Blog

Advocating for Foster Youth at the Mississippi State Capitol 

On May 21st, First Place for Youth leadership and staff traveled to Jackson, Mississippi, to meet with key state legislators […]

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