Nonprofit

First Star

Los Angeles, CA | www.firststar.org

About Us

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. Since 2011 First Star has pioneered support programs to launch foster children into productive lives and careers through higher education.

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. 

Through our Academy program we  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. 

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. Since 2011 First Star has pioneered support programs to launch foster children into productive lives and…

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Location

  • 2049 Century Park East, Suite 4300, Los Angeles, CA 90067, United States
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