See the Change: 2016 Annual Report

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First Place For Youth

Dec 19, 2016

In FY 2016, First Place provided education and employment counseling and housing to 476 current and former foster youth with high needs in six California counties. An additional 1,000 young people received support in academics, job seeking, building independent living skills, and avoiding risky behaviors.

75% of First Place youth have a stable home.
96% of First Place youth earned their high school diploma or GED, or were actively enrolled in school.
81% of eligible First Place youth attended college.
81% of First Place youth obtained employment.

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Press Release: First Place for Youth to Honor San Francisco Giants and Visa Foundation at A Celebration of Heart and Home

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Julie Richter | julie@julierichter.co First Place for Youth to Honor San Francisco Giants and Visa […]

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Press Release: First Place for Youth Selected to Participate in the Chafee Strengthening Outcomes for Transition to Adulthood Project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Julie Richter | julie@julierichter.co First Place for Youth Selected to Participate in the Chafee Strengthening […]

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The Power of Public-Private Partnership in Mississippi’s Child Welfare

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