Project 48
Mission
Project 48 is dedicated to supporting children experiencing foster care by providing essential items, mentorship, and life skills training during vulnerable and traumatic transitions.
Bottom Line for Portland
Children who experience foster care face a constellation of challenges, including higher rates of trauma, unstable housing, and limited access to supportive adults and services. Exposure to these adversities significantly increases the risk of experiencing homelessness, unemployment, poor mental health outcomes, and violence. Through targeted interventions and comprehensive support, Project 48 supports youth develop the critical life skills needed to become healthy and thriving adults.
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“Project 48 is not like other programs - it really is special. There is so much that kids like me have to gain from being a part of Project 48. There are so many opportunities that we get because of Project 48, so if there is anything that people should know about Project 48, it’s that Project 48 is real, and it’s really making a difference. - Life Skills Participant
Partner(s)
Project 48 is proud to partner with CASA, Project Lemonade, and Kinship House during the season of Give Guide to promote awareness about Foster Care.
Project 48 is in the Human Services category which is sponsored by The Standard.
They're a little-sized organization with activities in Clackamas Co., Multnomah Co. and Washington Co.