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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First Place for Youth

Thomas G. Lee

Kate Atterbury

Jamie Kugelberg

Michelle B.

Erica Waterford

Vicki Whitlock

Matt Levy

Michelle Zajac

Lmft Emily Jensen

Jane MacHin

Jayme Catalano

The Leadership Team at First Place for Youth is responsible for strategic direction and organizational oversight to fulfill the mission of preventing poverty and homelessness among transitioning foster youth. Comprising executives with expertise in partnerships, evaluation, talent management, and finance, the team collaborates to enhance program effectiveness, drive community engagement, and ensure sustainable operations, empowering youth to achieve self-sufficiency and responsible adulthood.

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