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Mission
Mission Statement:
First Place educates and nurtures children whose families struggle with the risk or reality of homelessness, where we offer housing, culturally relevant education and support services enabling families to achieve permanent stability.
First Place is the only agency in Washington State providing high quality education to children whose families are homeless. We are both a social services agency and school for children & families struggling with trauma, poverty & homelessness.
Our education program includes pre-k through 6th grade classrooms and after school program featuring community-based curriculum and social/emotional support. We also meet the basic needs of children through nutritious meals, clothing, hygiene, transportation, school supplies, health screening and mental health services. Our support services for families include housing, life skills, job readiness, training, education and health services. Our goal is long-term family stabilization which breaks the cycle of homelessness.
Our vision is Hope, Home, and Education for every child, one family at time.
Key Facts
Geographic areas served:
Greater Seattle Area
Direct beneficiaries per year: 1,200+
What your donation will allow us to do:
Donations to First Place allow families to permanently move out of poverty and homeless and into stable lives. Parents get the job training they need for gainful careers and children receive special school support which allows them to thrive when they transition to public school.
Key Staff
Dr. Doreen Cato, Executive Director
Robyn Govan, Deputy Executive Director
Dr. Pat Russell, Director of Health Services
Gene Harris, Director of Family Support Services
Erwin Sastra, Director of Finance and Administration
Chris Cooper, Director of Development and Marketing
Genna Phillips, Director of Educational Services