“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.
Fourteen years ago, Angelica felt like she had let herself down. See where she is now, and how First Place helped her get there.
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.
For Leticia, home and comfort have not always been synonymous.
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.
When Jordan decided it was time to take control of his life, he turned to First Place.
First Place participant Noel Anaya recently put “aging out” in the national spotlight when he was featured on NPR’s flagship […]
Charisma had a special visitor stop by to welcome her to her new apartment.
First Place for Youth is proud to acknowledge the hard work and success of Leeosha, a young person from Alameda County. […]
First Place for Youth is proud to acknowledge the accomplishments of Jacquetta, one of our young people in Solano County. […]
Ma’Kia shares how First Place for Youth has helped her overcome homelessness and pursue a career as a dental assistant.
Hear why Rhoddavie chose First Place to help her reach her goals.
Meet Carmen, a mom and graduate of our program who now has permanent housing.
Read about Hannah, a young woman that recently entered program in Solano County.
Sheldon joined First Place in Los Angeles in 2010. With a place he can call home, he’s focused on his education and future.
With the support of First Place, Stephan found the stability that allowed him to come into his own.