Programs like First Place are crucial in transforming lives and shaping a brighter future for older foster youth. Hear from Sky Celine, Ny’Aisha, Myh’Keith, and Tai on how First Place has provided stability, education, and life skills in this short clip. youtube.com/watch?v=qK2f-P…

This is a powerful partnership between Pasadena City College and a CA Alliance member, First Place for Youth. Thank you First Place for Youth for all you do to support our youth and communities. '"CEO Thomas Lee told LAist that it can be difficult for foster youth to graduate due to

Our partners at Art + Practice hosted an incredible Job & Resource Fair for young adults in LA! Events like these highlight the importance of community and partnership in creating pathways to success for our youth. 📍Read more our blog: firstplaceforyouth.org/new-connection…

The #FosterMoreys Awards are back, searching for the next exceptional organization transforming the lives of foster youth! Big shoutout to First Place for Youth, last year's winner, with 25 incredible years of impactful work.🏆 🗳️ fostermore.org/2024-fostermor…

We've released an extended audio-only version of our powerful interview with four remarkable foster youth from our programs and our CEO, Thomas Lee! 🎧 Tune in now to hear insights on their experiences and the transformative impact of First Place: youtube.com/watch?v=-l5lRH…

Join us for an exciting night of baseball and Star Wars fun! ⚾️ Every ticket purchased through our special link for the Ballers vs. Boise Hawks (Star Wars Night) game on 8/16 will raise $10 for our organization. 📍Buy tickets using our special link: tickets.oaklandballers.com/event/66351158…

First Place for Youth, Heritage Housing Partners, Pasadena City College, and Pasadena Community Foundation are opening the first housing unit near PCC’s campus dedicated for transitional-age foster youth. LAist laist.com/news/housing-h…

Join us for an exciting night of baseball & Star Wars fun! Every ticket purchased through our unique link for the Oakland Ballers vs. Boise Hawks (Star Wars Night) game on Friday, 8/16 will raise $10 for FPFY: tr.ee/QoR_hhlSCO See you there!⚾️ Oakland Ballers

The research is clear: supporting foster youth after they turn 18 has a positive impact on them for years. I was so glad to deliver $500,000 in funding for First Place for Youth to acquire and renovate affordable housing next to PasadenaCityCollege for young adults transitioning out of foster care.

We're thrilled to share that Sky Celine, My First Place participant, was interviewed by CBS News LA! 🌟 Sky opened up about what having her own place means to her as a youth who has experienced foster care. Tune in today at noon on Ch9 or 5PM on Ch2 to hear her powerful story!

In case you missed it: Check out First Place for Youth participant Sky Celine's interview with KCAL News! Sky opened up about what having her own place means to her as a youth who has experienced foster care. cbsnews.com/losangeles/vid… via CBS News

In collaboration with Art + Practice, we’re proud to share a glimpse into the transformative work happening at First Place for Youth in Los Angeles! Thank you to our partners at A+P and HRDWRKER for making this incredible film possible. #fosteryouth youtu.be/em3G0JM423M

#GenAI for social impact 💡 Nick Arevalo, Capacity Building Director, and grantees First Place for Youth and Larkin Street Youth Services joined the discussion at Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco to showcase ways nonprofits and philanthropies across the #BayArea can leverage GenAI to better serve their communities.

It's time to vote for the 2024 #FosterMoreys and celebrate organizations making an impact in foster care. 🏆 Last year, First Place for Youth won, and for 25 years, they’ve been a beacon of hope, offering essential services & housing support. 🙌 Nominate at bit.ly/3B4qdZu

How a former foster youth in LA County is taking advantage of a 2nd opportunity thanks to First Place for Youth org: hubs.la/Q02SGKjm0

Last week, we hosted grantee leaders at our Executive Summit to explore ways to amplify our shared impact. Thank you to this amazing community for showing up, bringing their passion and insights to drive the most innovative poverty-fighting solutions for the #BayArea.

If we're serious about changing outcomes for foster youth, we must move beyond debates about whether extended #fostercare works to focus on how it can work best. First Place for Youth loom.ly/N1NtRvs