Homeless and low-income youth have a high risk of failure at school and involvement in substance abuse, crime, violence, and unemployment. First Exposures has helped youth achieve real changes in their lives. During their participation in the program, all First Exposures students have remained in school without dropping out. All participants either maintained or improved their grades, and 100% of high-school-aged students expressed interest in attending college. After participating in First Exposures, many youth have secured jobs, pursued further education in the arts or enrolled in college. These achievements are especially significant because this population generally has a large dropout rate in high school. The benefits of this program extend beyond the individual participants in First Exposures. Youth are encouraged to give back to their communities through exhibiting their work in public venues. These displays reach a large audience to encourage greater community awareness about the perspectives of low-income youth. The exhibits also enable students to express their viewpoints and take pride in their accomplishments. This book will take this concept even further by exposing their work to a much larger audience. The general theme of the book is about Relationships. The 16 students of the 05/06 class create the primary section of this book. Each student has created a chapter, or section, on the theme of relationships. The rest of the book documents the 13-year history of F