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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Thomas G. Lee

Kate Atterbury

Jamie Kugelberg

Michelle B.

Erica Waterford

Vicki Whitlock

Matt Levy

Michelle Zajac

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Jane MacHin

Jayme Catalano

The Program Management Team at First Place for Youth is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing programs that support foster youth as they transition to independent living. This team collaborates closely with case managers, coaches, and partners to ensure effective service delivery, evaluates program outcomes, and integrates feedback to enhance resources and strategies. They also engage in policy advocacy and grant management to secure funding and improve the overall impact of the organization’s initiatives.

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