Vision Statement: Hope, Home, and Education for every child, one family at a time.
Mission Statement:To educate and nurture children whose families struggle with the reality of homelessness. We offer housing, culturally relevant education and support services enabling families to achieve permanent stability.

Description:
First Place is a private, non-profit school and social service agency devoted to helping children and families who are vulnerable due to being in transition, in crisis, or homeless. First Place provides quality education in a safe K through 6 classroom setting for the children and counseling and case management for the families. We provide volunteer opportunities for those who are interested in working with the children. We also provide a after school enrichment and tutoring program 3 days a week to help educate the students.

History:
First Place was incorporated in February 1989 and opened its doors that same year to 5 homeless children on the morning of April 10th. At that time, if you did not have a permanent address, you could not register for school. First Place was started to address that need in the community. The first full school year began in September of 89.

Contact people:

Joyce Scoggins, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) Melissa Collett, Program Manager, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (206) 323-3709

Address:

Confidential Seattle, WA 98122 This location is handicap accessible (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.firstplaceschool.org

Directions:

confidential address and directions   Nearest Bus Stop: #7 on Jefferson, 5 min. minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	Yes
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	No
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	Yes