First Star, Inc. Employee Directory
Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
First Star, Inc. operates in the philanthropic fundraising services space, focusing on creating pathways for high-school-aged foster youth to pursue higher education and build stable adult lives. The organization partners with child welfare agencies, universities, and school districts to ensure foster youth have the academic preparation, life skills, and ongoing adult supports needed to transition to college and adulthood. Its work is delivered through university-based college-preparatory programs, technical assistance to stakeholders, and advocacy for policy change. The organization was founded in 1999 as a national 501(c)(3) public charity. It is based in Los Angeles, California, and maintains a mid-sized team dedicated to these efforts. In 2020, it partnered with United Friends of the Children to develop guidance for school-based professionals on supporting foster youth during this challenging time.