School Success
We know families have diverse needs. Here's some things to help
Parenting tips to promote school readiness.
Children’s Center provides a welcoming, safe and neutral setting for children to share their experiences of abuse. While protective and loving families expedite a child’s recovery from the trauma of abuse, caregivers may not know how to best support their children and how to prevent future abuse.
To connect with us, you can call us on our 24-hour Crisis and Support Line at (503) 654-2288 or (888) 654-2288. We are also available Monday-Friday, 9:30am-4:00pm PST in the chat box below.
Preschool Promise is a state-funded program that provides high quality, culturally relevant preschool opportunities to children ages 3 and 4. To qualify, families must live at, or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines. The primary goals are:
•Support young children to thrive and succeed in school and life.
•Allow families to choose the preschool which best meets their needs.
•Provide a common set of high standards to promote school readiness and active family engagement.
•Provide culturally and linguistically responsive services and opportunities for underrepresented families.
A child’s earliest experiences set the foundation for all future learning and that 90 percent of brain development happens before age 5. When young children develop language skills and learn to read, they are better equipped to engage in learning and become empowered to learn.
Metropolitan Family Service helps people move beyond the limitations of poverty, inequity, and social isolation.
We help people gain prosperity, promote equity, and we build a connected community for all ages.
