Research & Publications

Evidence Building on Outcomes for Youth Exiting Foster Care

The numbers are in and they show a demonstrable impact on My First PlaceTM program participants’ moving forward with their education. 

Click here to review our newly published brief that summarizes a comparison of outcomes of youth in First Place’s THP-NMD program with those of the top ten other providers in the state. The brief shows that our work to keep youth in school was statistically more effective than the efforts of other providers.

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18 Months of My First Place™ in New Jersey 

In July 2023, New Jersey’s Department of Children and Families, Catholic Charities Diocese of Metuchen, and Volunteers of America launched […]

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In the Media

Share the Spirit: For children exiting foster care, this local organization offers a critical lifeline

The support Stevie receives from First Place for Youth means the difference between homelessness and hope. Today, Stevie is thriving […]

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Evidence Our Program Works  

We couldn’t be more excited to share some incredible news, marking a huge milestone in First Place’s 28-year journey: an […]

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