Who is Northwest Family Services:
Northwest Family Services is a foundational cornerstone of the community. For 30 years our staff has provided leadership, compassion and respect to all who have come through our doors. Our new building is a symbol of a visible, accessible presence in the community.
We have a proven record of success—in the stability of our staff and in developing a mission driven culture which targets successful outcomes for each individual.
It all starts with our holistic approach—an approach that addresses the root problem and not just the symptoms. We want to help people help themselves—it makes for a longer term success. We acknowledge that every case is special—we need to bring imagination and creativity to each situation to truly make an impact. We look to identify the positive potential for each individual to inspire them in their personal success journey.
We support a diverse community—ethnically as well as from all dimensions that surround and put stress on families: youth issues, jobs, divorce, struggling relationships, parenting, etc. We look to expand our reach to all who can use our services in the metro area.
What We Do:
Youth Programs
School and Mentoring Programs · After-school Programs · Peer to Peer Leadership · Mentoring At-Risk Youth · Socio-Dramas · Summer Activities for Youth · Soccer and Cultural Engagement · Healthy Kids Program—Free Oregon Children’s Health Insurance Enrollment
Adult Programs
Professional Counseling · Anger Management · Job Readiness and Placement · Financial Literacy · Basic Needs (food and clothing) · Parent Education, e.g., Love and Logic · Parenting Inside Out (PIO)—for people in the child welfare system · Healthy Relationship Classes for Singles and Couples
Quick Facts:
- In 2011, we provided programs to over 20,000 people; 17,000 were youth.
- For the 3rd year in a row – we ranked among 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon.
- Since 1997, over 150,000 people have seen our youth development school assembly.
- We have active youth programs in 7 local school districts.
- 95% of all donations go back to our community.
