Join us TODAY at Peerless Coffee & Tea in Oakland to celebrate their 100th anniversary! Peerless Coffee will be generously donating 100 cents ($1) for every cup of coffee and pound of coffee sold on October 4th to First Place! Be sure to grab a friend or colleague for an amazing cup of coffee for a great cause. You can also purchase coffee beans online that day at www.peerlesscoffee.com 📍Location: 260 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607 ⏰ Hours on Friday, Oct. 4th: 7AM - 4PM
First Place for Youth
Individual and Family Services
Oakland, CA 3,246 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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🗳️ Your Vote Matters! Check out this insightful video from former First Place participant, Myh'Keith, on how you can register to vote (or check your registration status) for this year's elections. Your ballot matters in every federal, state, and local race, so make sure your voice is heard in all elections! Most states have a registration deadline in early October, so don’t wait, visit vote.org today! 🗓️ #VoteNow #Election2024 #votingmatters #youthvote
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Join us at Peerless Coffee & Tea in Oakland to celebrate their 100th anniversary! Peerless Coffee will be generously donating 100 cents ($1) for every cup of coffee and pound of coffee sold on Friday, October 4th to First Place! Be sure to grab a friend or colleague to join you for an amazing cup of coffee for a great cause. You can also purchase coffee beans online that day at www.peerlesscoffee.com 📍Location: 260 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607 ⏰ Hours on Friday, Oct. 4th: 7AM - 4PM
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Help us bring warmth and joy to older foster youth this holiday season! From now until Friday, October 25th, we're collecting shelf-stable foods to build Thanksgiving baskets for our My First Place participants. You can make a difference by purchasing items from our Amazon Wish List and spreading the word to friends and family. With your help, we can make this holiday season special for these incredible young people, ensuring they feel seen, supported, and cared for. 💙 📍Wishlist: https://lnkd.in/gHjj4m5K #fooddrive #thanksgiving #fostercare #wishlist #holidaygiving
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We’re proud to share that First Place for Youth has been designated as a Certified Age-Friendly Employer, highlighting our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace that values the contributions of individuals aged 50 and above. This recognition affirms our dedication to fostering a diverse, welcoming environment where all employees can thrive. Interested in joining our team? Visit https://lnkd.in/gYh2PGKp to explore new opportunities and be part of a mission-driven organization making a difference in the lives of young people! #hiring #agefriendly #fosteryouth #fostercare #jobs
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Shoutout to our San Francisco ILSP team for proudly representing First Place for Youth at the 36th Annual National Independent Living Conference in Orlando, FL! This event brought together professionals and young leaders to dive into trauma-informed care, evidence-based practices, and DEI strategies for supporting foster youth. A special highlight was hearing from Georgia State Representative Erica Adeyemi, a former foster youth, who delivered an inspiring talk on resilience and pursuing personal goals. We’re excited to apply these insights to our work and continue making a meaningful impact for the youth we serve! #FosterYouth #FosterCare #DEI #TraumaInformedCare #FirstPlaceForYouth #NationalIndependentLivingConference
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“I don’t have to worry about a roof over my head. I am able to continue my education, meaning I will be able to go further in life.” - Sky Celine, former foster youth Thank you Spectrum News for shining a light on Sky Celine’s inspiring story of resilience and second chances. Thanks to the support of First Place for Youth and partners like Pasadena City College, Sky found stability and the support she needed to pursue her education and dreams. Read more about her journey and the growing efforts to support foster youth in LA County: https://lnkd.in/gYhQ--mE Pasadena City College Pasadena Community Foundation City of Pasadena
Former foster youth Sky Celine is working to achieve her dreams
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First Place for Youth reposted this
I am excited to announce that First Place is expanding the My First Place program to Mississippi in partnership with the MS Department of Child Protection Services. This marks the launch of our first national wholly-owned site outside California. Learn more about this exciting development here: https://lnkd.in/gdh4Daqk
First Place for Youth Expands My First Place™ Program to Mississippi - First Place For Youth
https://firstplaceforyouth.org
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Big News! First Place for Youth is expanding our nationally-recognized My First Place™ program to Hattiesburg and the Mississippi Gulf Coast! 🎉 This expansion will provide safe, stable housing and wraparound support for 30 transition-age foster youth, empowering them as they step into independent adulthood. We are proud to partner with the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services and the JIM CASEY YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES INITIATIVE INC to empower foster youth across the state. Together, we're making strides in ensuring every young person has the opportunity to succeed. 🏡✨ Read the full update on our website: https://lnkd.in/gMBjVY3g Annie E. Casey Foundation #FosterYouth #MyFirstPlace #MississippiExpansion #FirstPlaceForYouth
Press Release: Transition-Age Foster Youth in Mississippi to Benefit from Innovative New Housing Program - First Place For Youth
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First Place for Youth reposted this
"I didn't think I'd make it past 16. So to be here, it's amazing." - Sky Celine, former foster youth We're proud to spotlight the transformative impact of our client, First Place for Youth, recently featured in a Spectrum News article. The stark reality: - LA County has the nation's largest foster youth population - 50% of 1,100 young adults aging out of foster care face homelessness - First Place for Youth is changing this narrative Through its partnership with Pasadena City College, First Place for Youth offers more than just housing—it provides a foundation for education, stability, and future success to those aging out of the foster system. As CEO Thomas G. Lee emphasizes, community involvement is key: "You can contribute to supporting and helping young people navigate the world that we have as we know it." For the full interview, visit: https://lnkd.in/gYhQ--mE #FosterYouthAdvocacy #CommunityImpact #SocialResponsibility
Former foster youth Sky Celine is working to achieve her dreams
spectrumnews1.com