First Place for Youth is a nonprofit social-impact organization that helps young people transition from foster care toward stable, independent adulthood. Its programs combine housing, case management, education and employment counseling, life-skills training, and youth empowerment. Founded in 1998, the organization pioneered scattered-site housing for former foster youth in Northern California, placing participants in community-based living environments while providing support tailored to their goals. Its work spans nonprofit services, education, and poverty and homelessness prevention, offering opportunities for people interested in mission-driven careers supporting youth and community wellbeing.