Mindfulness for Foster Youth: Our Journey of Adaptation and Engagement 

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At First Place for Youth (FPFY), we’re committed to continually improving our programs to better serve transition-age youth in foster […]

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Press Release: Foster Youth Move into New Affordable Housing in San Jose through First Place for Youth

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 24, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT:First Place for YouthJulie Richter | julie@julierichter.co480.818.8022 Foster Youth Move into New Affordable Housing […]

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To Our Community: An Update on the LA Fires

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We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support in response to the recent fires across Los Angeles County. It’s […]

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2024 Local Heroes Celebrates $2.5 Million in Pasadena Community Foundation Grant Awards

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The greater Pasadena community joined Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) for an uplifting celebration on Thursday, November 14 — the 25th […]

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Expanding Housing Navigation Support for Foster Youth 

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At First Place for Youth, we’re committed to ensuring that young people transitioning out of foster care have the support […]

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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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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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First Place for Youth Expands My First Place™ Program to Mississippi 

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We are thrilled to announce the expansion of our nationally recognized My First Place™ program to Hattiesburg and the Mississippi […]

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How a former foster youth in LA County is taking advantage of a 2nd opportunity

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PASADENA, Calif. — After going through many hardships, Sky Celine is still persevering and trying to accomplish her dreams.

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Press Release: Transition-Age Foster Youth in Mississippi to Benefit from Innovative New Housing Program

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JACKSON, MS (September 5, 2024) — First Place for Youth, the nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting foster […]

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