Cutting Foster Care Support Is a False Economy 

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Imagine turning 18 and, overnight, being expected to secure housing, earn a living, and pursue your education—entirely on your own. […]

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AB 1314 Advances in Senate Committee, With Strong Support from First Place for Youth 

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On July 7, First Place for Youth stood proudly in support of Assembly Bill 1314 (AB 1314) during a legislative […]

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Belonging in Action at First Place for Youth 

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Loneliness is increasingly recognized as a public health challenge, especially for young people navigating major life transitions. But at First […]

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San Jose Spotlight – Trump wants to slash HUD — with an exception

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California increased its number of housing vouchers through the Family Unification Program by 54% between 2021 and 2023, according to a […]

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Yuki’s Story: A Rose Blooming After Foster Care

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This Foster Care Awareness Month, we celebrate the potential of young people who are rewriting the narrative of what’s possible […]

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First Place’s “Stay Paid” Month: Highlights Across California

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At First Place for Youth, March was all about celebrating young people’s growth and grit in their career journeys across […]

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Foster care training program helps Oakland woman find her independence

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Ericka Ramirez Mendoza always dreamed about helping those in need. For her, being able to work as a full-time pharmacy […]

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Insights from San Francisco’s Mayoral Forum on Transition-Age Foster Youth

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As the CEO of First Place for Youth, I’m thrilled to share my thoughts and impressions on the recent mayoral […]

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Bread & Roses: A Rallying Cry for Social Justice

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By First Place for Youth CEO, Thomas G. Lee I recently had the chance to revisit the iconic poem Bread […]

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Celebrating History and Opportunity: A+P Roundtable at Universal College of Beauty

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This month, our team and youth attended the A+P Roundtable at the Universal College of Beauty, where they had the […]

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Celebrating a Summer of Growth and Connection: First Place for Youth’s Summer Bridge Program

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This summer has been filled with excitement, learning, and community building, all thanks to our dedicated teams and supporters! As […]

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