Youth & Family Services

Impact NW knows that breaking the cycle of poverty begins in school, where low-income children are more at risk for struggling academically, getting involved in drugs and alcohol, and dropping out.

5,096

youth receive help each year to keep them on track to succeed in school and life.

96%

of youth make progress in school attendance and academic performance.

81%

of youth participating in the Independent Living Program are employed.

Independent Living Program student using a computer at our walk-in resource center. Youth & Family Services helps students remain in school and graduate on time, and transition out of school successfully. We provide positive adult role models and after-school activities that engage students, family members, and community members.

We are committed to making sure that every student has access to the tools and resources they need to develop into productive, self-sufficient adults—regardless of their family’s income level.

As with all of our programs, participating families have access to Impact NW’s continuum of anti-poverty services—ensuring that each student we serve has a safe and healthy home environment.

Can we help you?

Please call our Youth & Family Services programs at (971) 258-0745 to learn about our range of services. Your conversation will be completely confidential. If Impact NW isn’t the best fit for you, we’ll help connect you to the services you need.

Our Youth & Family Services Programs:

Impact NW's Urban Opportunities program helps students gain work experience in supported environments. AKA Science (All Kids Are Scientists) is a fun, hands-on science program that gets kids in kindergarten through 6th grade excited about learning.

Communities for Safe Kids provides educational workshops on violence prevention to elementary school students, school staff, and student caregivers in the Portland area.

Independent Living Program supports young people transitioning out of the foster care system through job readiness classes and skill-building events.

SUN Youth Advocacy Program helps troubled teens improve their self-control, develop better conflict resolution skills, and communicate more effectively with adults and peers.

SUN Community Schools offer extended-day activities that engage students & parents, transforming high-poverty public schools into vibrant community centers.

Family Resource Navigators as part of our SUN Community School staff team, work alongside families to help reduce barriers and stressors in the home, and promote self-sufficiency, so that students can learn and families can thrive.

CORE (Career Opportunities Readiness & Exploration) offers career readiness training, career exploration, and employment opportunities for high school-age youth and young adults.