Evidence Building on Outcomes for Youth Exiting Foster Care

Research & Publications

Evidence Building on Outcomes for Youth Exiting Foster Care

First Place For Youth

Feb 14, 2023

The numbers are in and they show a demonstrable impact on My First Place^TM 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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First Place for Youth Expands My First Place™ Program to Mississippi

We are thrilled to announce the expansion of our nationally recognized My First Place™ program to Hattiesburg and the Mississippi […]

In the Media

How a former foster youth in LA County is taking advantage of a 2nd opportunity

PASADENA, Calif. — After going through many hardships, Sky Celine is still persevering and trying to accomplish her dreams.

Press Release

Press Release: Transition-Age Foster Youth in Mississippi to Benefit from Innovative New Housing Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JACKSON, MS (September 5, 2024) — First Place for Youth, the nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting foster […]