One example of an organization using AI to support evidence-based decision-making is First Place for Youth, an organization that helps foster youth make a successful transition to self-sufficiency and responsible adulthood. First Place for Youth built a recommendation engine that uses precision analytics—a technology that predicts trends and behavioral patterns by discovering cause-and-effect relationships in data—to analyze program administration and case assessment data, and learn from differences in outcomes among youth.
March is ‘Stay Paid’ Month at First Place for Youth where we acknowledge all of our young people’s efforts in […]
Nearly six months ago, First Place for Youth and the New Jersey Department of Children and Families (NJ DCF) launched […]
For foster youth who have experienced trauma and instability, the transition to adulthood is a pivotal journey that can be […]
With First Place for Youth in her corner, Jayla Lackaff is studying video game design at College of Alameda
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.
The journey to adulthood is a critical phase in every young person’s life, filled with hopes, dreams, and aspirations. For […]
Over the last 25 years, we’ve seen the transformative power of data in enhancing programs for foster youth– and we […]
Summer Bridge is back in session! Over the past six weeks, our summer program has provided young people with incredible […]
This month, we held our first ever Vision Board Party and Luncheon with our partners at Art + Practice The […]
The holidays can be a hard time for foster youth. But over the last week at all of our housing […]
Up and down the state this summer, our First Place team has hosted weekly events and activities in the six-week […]
Coaching to Success: Post-Secondary Coaching to Drive Higher Progress & Completion Rates For Foster Youth Held: June 21, 2022 at 11 […]
Julius, a My First Place alumnus, joined the program when he was 22 years old after his sister introduced him […]
It’s official! On April 27th, Mississippi became the 36th state to pass a tuition waiver for foster youth pursuing postsecondary […]
When Jacob, 21 years old, joined our Apprenticeship program to work at Family Harvest Farm in Pittsburgh, CA, he wasn’t […]
We are proud to announce that, with the help of First Place for Youth, Mississippi is moving towards becoming the […]
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 […]
See how the My First Place™ Network is making more possible for transition-age foster youth across the U.S.
In the midst of crisis, California is addressing the immediate needs of foster youth while also laying the groundwork for continued improvements in capacity and services
As the Covid-19 pandemic changed the way we worked, we adapted, innovated, and found new ways to meet the needs of our youth in Mississippi.
As California began responding to the COVID-19 crisis, it was clear that the young people who rely on ILSP would need us even more. But how do you keep a “drop-in” service running when dropping in isn’t an option?
In February, Contra Costa County recognized the hard work and accomplishments of young people at their quarterly Wall of Fame ceremony.