an independent evaluation by leading researchers at Chapin Hall confirms that our My First Place™ program is making a u003cstrongu003emeasurable differenceu003c/strongu003e for transition-age foster youth—both while in the program, at exit, and up to three years after exit.
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More successful outcomes for foster youth
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youth were served and supported by First Place for Youth in 2024
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of participants in My First Placernare in school or working
of My First Place participants attain stable housing when they exit the program
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
My First Place is a nationally recognized education and employment program that provides housing and case management for transition-age foster youth aged 18 to 25.
Participants are supported by a Youth Advocate, Education and Employment Specialist, and Housing Specialist. Access to post-secondary education coaching, apprenticeships and individualized supports help make sense of work and school. By helping foster youth enter adulthood with jobs that earn a living wage, this program fosters a sense of permanency and builds skills to be self-sufficient in the long term.
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By Jayme Catalano, Director of Communications Our investment in the young adults in our My First Place™ program echoes what many families already do to […]
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