First Place for Youth

Filing Period

Jul 1, 2011 to Jun 30, 2012

Signed

Feb 7, 2013

Return Version

2011v1.2

Gross Receipts

$11,638,030

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Steps to success, an education and employment program, provides current and former foster youth with intensive one-on-one counseling and support in completing their high school diploma or ged certificate, enrolling in college, securing financial aid, and tutoring. The program also supports youth with employment assistance, career planning, and in building their workplace skills, including job search and job retention. A newly-created linked learning program focused on the healthcare industry, combines a rigorous academic program with work-based learning and internship experiences to support youth in building a family-sustaining career.

Activity 3

First steps center, a transitional support center, in downtown oakland provides educational and employment support, housing referrals and community resources for current and former foster care youth in a social setting designed to empower young people in making the transition to independent living. First steps has a drop-in training center, providing youth with access to workshops that address health, relationships, communication budgeting and finances; and one-on-one counseling and advocacy services for a successful transition into independence.

Filer

EIN

94-3341034