First Place for Youth works with youth transitioning out of foster care to help them gain the skills and education necessary to make a successful transition to self-sufficient adulthood.  Serving youth in the Bay area (Oakland and neighboring communities), First Place combines housing assistance with "wraparound" case management services that connect them with employment training, post-secondary education opportunities, and financial literacy classes.

EMCF Investment

Since 2007, the Foundation has invested $650,000 in First Place for Youth to assist the organization develop a comprehensive, long-term business plan, as well as undertake efforts to build its evaluation capacity, prepare for a possible external evaluation, strengthen internal operations. 

For more information about First Place for Youth, visit its website at www.firstplaceforyouth.org.