Foster Care
Valuable links to social services aimed at assisting foster care children and families.
Valuable links to social services aimed at assisting foster care children and families.
Foster parent resources provided by the Oregon State Department of Human Services- Oregon.gov
Activities and get-togethers with former foster children; connecting with other foster children- YouthConnection.org
Information on becoming a foster parent in Oregon- Oregon.gov
Information on becoming a Casey Resource Family- Casey.org
Activities, Mentor Programs, and other Foster Care Resources- FamilytForEveryChild.org
Free college tuition for former foster children- OregonStudentAid.gov
Project Lemonade provides foster youth with a back-to-school shopping experience and offers support to inspire self-esteem and promote success. You may sign-up for services or donate to our cause on our website.
Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI), a non-profit organization supporting at-risk urban youth. Working with schools, families and community organizations, SEI provides opportunities for personal and academic success, bringing hope to individual young people and enhancing the quality of community life.
Student demographics
97% African-American
85% qualify for free or reduced lunch
73% from single parent households
36% are gang affected
30% have a parent or sibling incarcerated
Services
Domestic Violence • Energy Assistance • Employment Services • Parenting Classes • Foster Care
