Up and down the state this summer, our First Place team has hosted weekly events and activities in the six-week […]
We are proud to announce that 138 First Place young people overcame unprecedented challenges, to achieve this educational milestone!
Coaching to Success: Post-Secondary Coaching to Drive Higher Progress & Completion Rates For Foster Youth Held: June 21, 2022 at 11 […]
It’s official! On April 27th, Mississippi became the 36th state to pass a tuition waiver for foster youth pursuing postsecondary […]
This National Financial Literacy Month, First Place for Youth partnered with JP Morgan Chase for an ongoing six-week Financial Health workshop series to […]
Mississippi governor grants foster youth, ages 18-21, scholarships and the right to rent as adults Foster youth successfully advocate for […]
At First Place, every young person we partner with has the potential to overcome complex barriers. Sometimes, however, a young […]
Insights, Best Practices & Priorities for Nonprofits Held Tuesday, November 9th, 2021 at 10:30am PST Missed the webinar or want […]
This webinar is over – but please explore the video and associated resources below! Leveraging evidence to improve outcomes through […]
Graduation season is always a time for celebration at First Place as we recognize the academic acheivement of our young people. […]
Part 1 of our overview of new California laws for 2020 focused on changes within foster care, juvenile justice, and […]
The San Francisco and Solano County Independent Living Skills Programs each hold graduation ceremonies in the spring to recognize the […]
At First Place, we know that all of our young people have the potential to achieve long-term success and self-sufficiency. […]