WEBINAR | Raising the Bar for Extended Foster Care

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This webinar is over – but please explore the video and associated resources below! Leveraging evidence to improve outcomes through […]

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Home and Connection: Making More Possible

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“When I was struggling with housing last year, a friend told me about First Place for Youth. Things started to get better as soon as I had a place to live,” said Lani, a My First Place participant in Oakland.

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Honoring the Class of 2020

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Graduation season is always a time for celebration at First Place as we recognize the academic acheivement of our young people. […]

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Behind the Scenes of “Life After Foster Care”

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Published last week in print and on the LADYGUNN website, Life After Foster Care shares portraits and stories of former foster youth in their […]

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Meet Franklin

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When we talk about the work of First Place, it’s often in terms of helping foster youth beat the odds […]

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Designing New Futures

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Ranisha is one of five First Place participants and alumni who successfully completed their User Experience Design certification this year. Learn about the partnership that made this possible and about Ranisha’s journey.

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Pride and Belonging

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As LGBTQ+ Pride Month draws to a close, First Place staff and youth gather to celebrate with a “Loud and Proud” lunch

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Meet Breyon

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“I want to travel and make movies that tell stories about different people and places,” says First Place participant Breyon about her hopes for her future

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New Partners, New Pathways

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Last month, Jerah and five other First Place participants toured Adobe’s headquarters in San Francisco with the knowledge that in a few short months they might be working there

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Leslio’s Story: An Opportunity for Independence

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“If I hadn’t found First Place, I’m not sure where I would be today,” says Leslio, a First Place participant in Santa Clara County. “But I’m sure I wouldn’t be living the life I want,”

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We Vote Because…

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I have a voice and want it to be heard My ancestors fought for my right to vote I want […]

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Meet Dre

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“When you get into First Place, you have all these plans and it’s easy to get overwhelmed,” Dre is the first one to admit that when he moved into his First Place for Youth apartment, he wasn’t prepared for all the intensive support the program provides.

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Then and Now: Angelica

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Fourteen years ago, Angelica felt like she had let herself down. See where she is now, and how First Place helped her get there.

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Policy Update: Supporting SB940

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Foster youth continue to face poor educational outcomes, particularly when it comes to postsecondary education. This week First Place traveled to Sacramento to show our support for SB 940.

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Leticia’s Story: Finding Home

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For Leticia, home and comfort have not always been synonymous.

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Krisha’s Story

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When Krisha visited Washington, D.C. for the first time, she made time to see the sights, but she wasn’t just there as a tourist. She had a story to tell about the importance of jobs programs.

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Jordan’s Story

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When Jordan decided it was time to take control of his life, he turned to First Place.

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Giving Voice to the Foster Care Experience

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First Place participant Noel Anaya recently put “aging out” in the national spotlight when he was featured on NPR’s flagship […]

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Moving In: Charisma

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Charisma had a special visitor stop by to welcome her to her new apartment.

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Celebrating Leeosha

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First Place for Youth is proud to acknowledge the hard work and success of Leeosha, a young person from Alameda County. […]

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Celebrating Jacquetta

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First Place for Youth is proud to acknowledge the accomplishments of Jacquetta, one of our young people in Solano County. […]

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Meet Ma’Kia

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Ma’Kia shares how First Place for Youth has helped her overcome homelessness and pursue a career as a dental assistant.

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Meet Rhoddavie

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Hear why Rhoddavie chose First Place to help her reach her goals.

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Meet Carmen

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Meet Carmen, a mom and graduate of our program who now has permanent housing.

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