At First Place for Youth, we are proud to partner with The Relatives in Mecklenburg County, NC, an organization that […]
The greater Pasadena community joined Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) for an uplifting celebration on Thursday, November 14 — the 25th […]
Ericka Ramirez Mendoza always dreamed about helping those in need. For her, being able to work as a full-time pharmacy […]
This month, our team and youth attended the A+P Roundtable at the Universal College of Beauty, where they had the […]
PASADENA, Calif. — After going through many hardships, Sky Celine is still persevering and trying to accomplish her dreams.
Six young people transitioning out of foster care now have a place to call their own, thanks to a groundbreaking housing project unveiled at a ribbon cutting ceremony in East Pasadena on Wednesday, Aug. 7.
The initiative is the result of an unprecedented partnership between educational, nonprofit and governmental leaders in the region to tackle student homelessness, a growing problem in Los Angeles County, project leaders said.
It has successfully transformed two properties at 2322 E. Foothill Blvd. into six studio apartments for young adults aged 18-21.
On Thursday, July 18, First Place for Youth partnered with Art + Practice to host a fantastic Job & Resource […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Julie Richter | julie@julierichter.co First Place for Youth Selected to Participate in the Chafee Strengthening […]
Written by Samantha Kalahar and Kimberly Smith This year marks Mississippi’s ninth year as a Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative […]
Nearly six months ago, First Place for Youth and the New Jersey Department of Children and Families (NJ DCF) launched […]
SACRAMENTO — From foster care to pharmacy tech, a young man didn’t just overcome a challenging childhood – he wants to make sure others can do the same.
Macario Harris is only 24 years old, but he’s already found his calling.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 11, 2023 Young People at Risk for Homelessness Enter New Housing, Education, and Employment Program Transformative New […]
The journey to adulthood is a critical phase in every young person’s life, filled with hopes, dreams, and aspirations. For […]
For more than two decades, First Place for Youth has been a pioneering force in providing extended care and support […]
This month, we held our first ever Vision Board Party and Luncheon with our partners at Art + Practice The […]
In the spirit of bringing in role models for navigating life after foster care, our partners at Art + Practice hosted […]
This National Financial Literacy Month, First Place for Youth partnered with JP Morgan Chase for an ongoing six-week Financial Health workshop series to […]