Research & Publications

Pathways to Independence Report

Click here to review our Pathways to Independence report, a multi-year project of the Mississippi Youth Voice board and First Place for Youth Policy.

The recommendations in this report have been developed by the Mississippi Youth Voice board as strategies to decrease negative experiences and increase positive outcomes for Mississippi’s transition-aged foster youth. The recommendations reflect a comprehensive review of current programs and policies, youth experiences, and assessment of youth outcome data.

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Investing in Our Staff: This Month’s Focus on High Quality Engagement

By Kwamane Harris, Director of Practice Development  At First Place for Youth, we know that the strength of our services depends […]

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We Ask 18-Year-Olds to Do What Most Adults Can’t 

By Thomas G. Lee  On their 18th birthday, thousands of young people in foster care receive a message they never […]

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Foster Youth Are Your Solution to America’s Skills Gap 

By Erica Waterford, Vice President of Education & Employment, First Place for Youth  American businesses are facing a critical labor […]

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