At First Place for Youth, we know that the journey to adulthood can feel overwhelming for young people leaving foster […]
Every summer, First Place for Youth teams across California bring energy, creativity, and connection to our annual Summer Bridge program. […]
Imagine turning 18 and, overnight, being expected to secure housing, earn a living, and pursue your education—entirely on your own. […]
On July 7, First Place for Youth stood proudly in support of Assembly Bill 1314 (AB 1314) during a legislative […]
Loneliness is increasingly recognized as a public health challenge, especially for young people navigating major life transitions. But at First […]
At First Place for Youth (FPFY), we’re committed to continually improving our programs to better serve transition-age youth in foster […]
We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support in response to the recent fires across Los Angeles County. It’s […]
As the CEO of First Place for Youth, I’m thrilled to share my thoughts and impressions on the recent mayoral […]
By First Place for Youth CEO, Thomas G. Lee I recently had the chance to revisit the iconic poem Bread […]
This month, our team and youth attended the A+P Roundtable at the Universal College of Beauty, where they had the […]
At First Place for Youth, we believe every foster youth should reach their full potential and lead fulfilling lives. We […]
Written by Samantha Kalahar and Kimberly Smith This year marks Mississippi’s ninth year as a Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative […]
First Place for Youth is committed to rectifying historical inequities and empowering historically oppressed groups by acknowledging the importance of […]
Teens and young adults aging out of foster care face immense challenges as they make the transition to independence and […]
For many older foster youth, transitioning out of foster care can be a challenging time, especially for those without a […]
Throughout 2020, we spoke to members of the First Place team about our first ten years in Los Angeles. Now, as we move into a new year, we share a few of their reflections and their hopes for the next decade.
This past week has been one of yet more pain, shock, and grief, with national news of senseless violence and […]
A Time for Community While we cannot be together around a table with our young people this year, it’s times like […]
For more than 20 years, First Place for Youth has taken pride in providing young people in foster care with […]
We are thrilled to announce that Erika Van Buren, our Vice President of Evaluation and Learning, has been named to […]
The First Place for Youth Board of Directors is delighted to announce the selection of Heidi McIntosh as CEO following […]
On May 17, First Place for Youth hosted long-time supporters and their guests, current and former participants, and our staff at an evening celebrating the organization’s 20th anniversary. The event offered and opportunity to acknowledge and honor the work of those who have made First Place what it is today.
First Place for Youth has partnered with NPAG, a national executive search and consulting firm that is dedicated to serving the mission-driven community, to conduct the search for the next Chief Executive Officer to lead our organization into a new era of impact and geographic expansion. Learn more about the role and review the instructions for providing nominations or submitting an application.