Join us for another Kendra Gives Back Event on Sat., July 27th at 1pm at the Kendra Scott location at Santana Row in San Jose! Our Development team will be there to raise awareness about our organization's impactful work, and we look forward to meeting you. Whether you shop in-store or online, 20% of your purchase will be donated to our organization. If you're shopping online, be sure to use the code GIVEBACK-GZEWB from July 27-28th to support us with your purchase. Please spread the word to your family and friends who are looking to make purchases with purpose! 🛍️ Address: Kendra Scott Santana Row STE 1070, San Jose, CA #KendraScott #givingback #fosteryouth
First Place for Youth
Individual and Family Services
Oakland, CA 3,155 followers
Building a foundation for life after foster care
About us
First Place for Youth was founded in 1998 to prevent poverty and homelessness among youth who age out of foster care. The mission of First Place is to help foster youth build the skills they need to make a successful transition to self-sufficiency and responsible adulthood. First Place was the first organization dedicated exclusively to providing housing for transitioning foster youth in Northern California and has grown into the state’s largest provider for this vulnerable population. First Place utilizes a scattered-site housing program model, which puts youth in a realistic, independent setting in their local communities.
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http://www.firstplaceforyouth.org
External link for First Place for Youth
- Industry
- Individual and Family Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Oakland, CA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1998
- Specialties
- Education & Employment Counseling, Case Management, Housing, Life Skills Training, and Youth Empowerment
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Employees at First Place for Youth
Updates
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⏰ Our Annual Back-to-School Supply Drive is wrapping up this weekend, and we need your help to ensure our young people are fully equipped for the school year ahead! We’re still in need of stationery, portable chargers, planners, and more. Order from our Amazon Wishlists by SUNDAY, July 28 and be a part of this important effort. Let’s give these young adults the tools they need to succeed! 🔸 NorCal Wishlist: https://a.co/fhhZOaI 🔹 SoCal Wishlist: https://a.co/aJPTEfi #BackToSchool #SupportYouth #FirstPlaceForYouth
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"Learning to trust myself and my decisions is one of my biggest accomplishments." In our video interview with My First Place™ participants, we sit down with Sky Celine, NyAisha, Myh’Keith, and Tai to talk about the challenges and triumphs faced by foster youth as they transition into adulthood. In this clip, Tai asks their peers, "What is one of your proudest accomplishments this year?" Watch the full video on our YouTube channel now to hear more insights from these remarkable young adults: https://lnkd.in/dbnJJwww #FosterYouth #YouthVoices #CreatingHome #Inspiration
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Our video interview with My First Place™ participants, Sky Celine, NyAisha, Myh'Keith, and Tai is now live on YouTube! This conversation, held in Los Angeles, provided a raw and insightful look into the challenges and triumphs faced by foster youth as they transition into adulthood. In this clip, our young people share their perspectives on what a "home" means to them. For Myh’Keith, home is "more of a support system and those who enrich me and not necessarily a location" and for Tai, a home "feels like a place of comfort. It should also be just a place of stability... you're able to decorate your room the way that you wanted and it's a place where you can just be you." 📍Watch the full video on our YouTube channel now to hear more insights from these remarkable young adults: https://lnkd.in/dbnJJwww #FosterYouth #YouthVoices #CreatingHome #Inspiration
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Our Back-to-School Supply Drive is in full swing! ✨📚 We’re on a mission to equip our scholars with everything they need for a successful school year. This year, we’re looking for stationery, portable chargers, planners, and more to help them put their best foot forward. Shop from our Amazon Wishlists by Wednesday, July 24 to lend a helping hand. Every item donated helps our young adults start the school year with confidence! 🔸 NorCal Wishlist: https://a.co/fhhZOaI 🔹 SoCal Wishlist: https://a.co/aJPTEfi #BackToSchool #SupportYouth #FirstPlaceForYouth
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Our heartfelt gratitude and best wishes to Amy Lemley, First Place for Youth's co-founder, as she steps down from her role as Executive Director at John Burton Advocates for Youth (JBAY) on October 1. While still a graduate student at the University of California, Berkeley, Amy co-founded First Place for Youth—the first housing program for former foster youth in California. At JBAY, Amy continued to champion for system-impacted youth, leading groundbreaking policy actions such as establishing the nation’s first tax credit for foster youth and extending foster care from age 18 to 21. Her visionary leadership and relentless advocacy have transformed the lives of countless young people. Thank you, Amy, for your unwavering commitment to making more possible for foster youth! 💙 Read Amy's interview with EdSource here: https://lnkd.in/dKquqEmT #fosteryouth #fostercare #advocacy #JBAY
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Last month, First Place for Youth CEO, Thomas Lee, sat down with four incredible young adults—Sky Celine, NyAisha, Myh'Keith, and Tai—to discuss their experiences in foster care and how My First Place™ has impacted their lives. This candid conversation provides a raw and insightful look into the challenges and triumphs foster youth face. Take a look at behind-the-scenes moments as Thomas prepares to interview these incredible individuals. Stay tuned for the video's full release this week! 🌟 #FosterYouth #YouthVoices #Inspiration #BehindTheScenes
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At First Place for Youth, we're dedicated to ensuring our scholars have everything they need to succeed as they head back to school. This year, we're looking for stationery, portable chargers, planners, and more to help them shine. Want to make a difference? You can easily support by ordering from our Amazon Wishlists by Wednesday, July 24. Let's help these amazing young adults start their school year with confidence and readiness! 🔸 NorCal Wishlist: https://lnkd.in/gm5TAtmA 🔹 SoCal Wishlist: https://lnkd.in/gKG2h86k #BackToSchool #SupportYouth #FirstPlaceForYouth
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We're #hiring a new County Program Manager in Oakland, California. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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This past weekend, our Los Angeles County team hosted a forklift certification event at A Community of Friends (ACOF) with 9 amazing youth participants. We are thrilled to announce that 8 of them earned their certification! A huge thank you to all the staff who supported and encouraged these young people to complete the full certification. This is a significant step towards gaining valuable job skills and opportunities! #FirstPlaceForYouth #ACOF #YouthEmpowerment #JobReady