Black Parent Initiative

This initiative provides culturally tailored services and resources to enhance health. Food and childcare are available on-site during scheduled events. Key offerings include: - Support and educational services for parents aimed at empowering Black families to help their children excel academically - Employment services that encompass development, placement, and ongoing support - Family Literacy and STEAM fairs - A program focused on gardening and healthy eating titled Cultivating Culture - Advocacy efforts for African American families with young children requiring early intervention or special education - Parent University classes covering topics such as parental involvement in education, effective parenting strategies, and comprehensive health (intellectual, physical, emotional, spiritual, socio-economic, and relational well-being).

Intake Procedure: For more information, reach out via phone, email, or visit the website. Class offerings typically change every quarter, so check the website for the latest class schedule.

Travel/Location: The facility is situated on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard at Stanton Street, just two blocks north of Knott Street, and is accessible via TriMet bus line 6.

Fees: No fees are required.