Sometimes the realities of the foster care system can cause a sense of overwhelming hopelessness. There are so many young people; there is so much difficulty, so many challenges, so much pain and disappointment. Read more.
It is the mission of First Place to support youth in their transition from foster care to successful adulthood by promoting choices and strengthening individual and community resources.
First Place honored by the American Red Cross at the San Francisco Heroes Breakfast on September 24.
First Place featured on KTVU newsKTVU TV / Channel 2 news covered First Place and our “Back to School Night” event for former foster youth who are starting college in the fall.