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.

Description:
First Place targets services to 16-24 year-olds who are preparing to age out of foster care or who have recently aged out of care. Once a youth turns 18, many county-funded services are discontinued for the vast majority of these youth. Moreover, there are limited community services available. Instead of receiving support and guidance during this critical transition, foster youth are without housing, a source of income, adult encouragement, or community support.

It is our mission to support youth in their transition from foster care to successful adulthood by promoting choices and strengthening individual and community resources. First Place works to ensure that all foster youth have the opportunity to experience a safe supported transition from foster care. Through a supportive housing program, an academic enrichment program, counseling, youth community center, and collaboration with other Bay Area organizations, we help youth to obtain the skills to live independently and succeed on their own.

History:
First Place for Youth is a Bay Area-based nonprofit organization founded in 1998 to remedy the lack of services available to youth who are making the difficult transition from foster care to independent living.

Contact person: Mei-Hua Gee, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)
Main office number: (510) 272-0979
Office fax number: (510) 272-9303

Address:

519-17th Street, Suite 600 Oakland, CA 94612 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.firstplaceforyouth.org

Directions:

Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: 19th Street BART,   Walk distance (in minutes): 2

Miscellaneous Information

Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency?
	American Sign Language, Spanish, Tagalog
What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency?
	16
Is your agency wheelchair accessible?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20?
	Yes