First Star

Cause Area

  • Children & Youth
  • Education & Literacy

Location

2049 Century Park EastSuite 4320Los Angeles, CA 90067 United States
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Mission Statement

First Star improves the lives of foster youth by partnering with child welfare agencies, universities, and school districts to ensure foster youth have the academic, life skills, and adult supports needed to successfully transition to higher education and adulthood. We pursue our mission through innovative college-preparatory programs, providing technical assistance to stakeholders, and advocating for policy change. First Star was founded in 1999 as a national 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to improving life for child victims of abuse and neglect.

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First Star partners with universities and child welfare agencies throughout the country to make a long-term investment in foster youth and change the course of their lives, from abuse and neglect to academic achievement and self-sufficiency.

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by Renee T. from Los Angeles (2013-04-08 14:22:45.0)
The Volunteer Coordinators were great, and the people who volunteered were awesome. I was able to network with fellow volunteers and had a great time working with everyone. Setting up the prize booths for the kids was fun as well, so many great prizes for the kids to win. Overall the work First Star does is amazing, they are truly standing out in my eyes.
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