2015 spring hotsheet

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The Oregon jobless problem remains a serious challenge for Oregonians. In November 2014, the Oregon rate of unemployment was 7.0%, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Northwest Family Services is committed to reducing the Oregon jobs problem and making big impact upon family stability. Our Employment Assistance Department, CareerFit, provides job seekers with readiness skills, one-on-one coaching, and connections to employers. Also, this program will not only help people become employed, it enables a family the opportunity to secure employer paid health insurance. This work is critical as Oregon cannot afford the cost of $1.67 Billion Dollars paid out in annual unemployment benefits. The Northwest Family Services’ Jobs program yields massive gains and savings for Oregon— 2014 Impacts : 132 people secured a job thanks to NWFS, representing an approximate $3,200,947 in income per year. 67% of participants were placed in full time jobs and 33% in part time jobs. Those 132 people who have secured jobs are now saving taxpayers from unmade unemployment claims. Northwest Family Services is an award winning, leading provider of creative services that reduce poverty. The MISSION supports child well-being and family stability programs and services. 6200 King Rd. Portland, OR 97222 (503) 546-6377 www.nwfs.org Join US NWFS hosts community-wide luncheons for anyone interested to learn more about us. Next Community Builder: May 20 Time: Noon—1pm 6200 SE King Rd. Portland OR 97222 *No Request Event Contact us to RSVP: Charlie Goessler at 503.546-7387 or [email protected] NWFS Partners We Partner with over 300 organizations. Here are a few: (Alphabetically listed) AARP Tax Aide Care Oregon Clackamas County Gladstone School District Gresham Police Department Health Share of Oregon Leupold & Stevens Foundation Milwaukie Police Department North Clackamas School District Oregon City School District Oregon Health Authority Providence Health & Services Reynolds School District Umpqua Bank Univision Portland Live Grow Succeed Northwest Family Services News presented for Spring 2015 Programs Youth Solutions Health Navigation Counseling Jobs / Career Fit Parenting Inside Out SymptoPro Lasting Relationships And More... Upcoming Events: Community Builder Date: Wednesday, May 20 Free Luncheon, no request— Join us and learn about NWFS; Noon-1pm Diversity Workshop June 9, 1pm—3pm Register at nwfs.org Presented by Daryl Dixon, of DRG. Couples Conference May 23, @ New Hope Church Register at 503-546- 6377 9AM—3:30PM (Spanish Speaking event) Greetings, Spring brings a new energy as the people we serve move away from winter activities. Winter 2015 was filled with so many activities there is no way to recount them all. First, NWFS was notified that we have been named one of the 2015 100 Best Green Companies in Oregon by Oregon Business Magazine. This is the third year in a row we have received this honor - Thank You Oregon Business Magazine! Second, NWFS hosted a Super Hero themed 11 th Annual Benefit Dinner during early March. Thank you all 230 attendees who collectively raised $50,000 to support all programs. Third, NWFS hosted our first Father-Daughter Dinner Dance in Vancouver, Washington. The event proceeds from over 430 people benefit the human trafficking Deceptions program. Fourth, the Deceptions program has formally re-launched in early 2015 with a variety of outreach and education. NWFS is working hard with this program to tackle the human trafficking challenges. Sadly, Portland, Oregon, is among the highest cities in America for human trafficking. Fifth, the non-profit has been startled to see how many youth suffer from depression, anxiety, and substance use/addiction. NWFS has responded to this need with our SOS project (Suicide Prevention—see inside) and our drug and alcohol treatment services. Lastly, NWFS has now partnered with Susan G Komen Oregon/SW Washington to identify, educate, and provide navigation for Latinas age 40 and older to obtain a mammogram and treatment if needed. Every day, our staff and volunteers are changing the fabric of our community. These collective efforts will reduce poverty by improving child well-being and family stability. With the systems, support, funding, skills…and love, we can transform the community where we all live and work. Please browse this Hot Sheet to learn more about what Spring & Summer 2015 has in store. All the Best! Rose Fuller · Executive Director NWFS Impacts Economy through Employment Assistance! NWFS Expands Programs

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Page 1: 2015 Spring Hotsheet

The Oregon jobless problem remains a serious

challenge for Oregonians. In November 2014, the

Oregon rate of unemployment was 7.0%, according to

the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Northwest Family

Services is committed to reducing the Oregon jobs

problem and making big impact upon family stability.

Our Employment Assistance Department, CareerFit,

provides job seekers with readiness skills, one-on-one

coaching, and connections to employers. Also, this

program will not only help people become employed, it

enables a family the opportunity to secure employer

paid health insurance.

This work is critical as Oregon cannot afford the cost of $1.67 Billion Dollars paid out in annual

unemployment benefits.

The Northwest Family Services’ Jobs program yields massive gains and savings for Oregon— 2014 Impacts :

132 people secured a job thanks to NWFS, representing an approximate $3,200,947 in income per year.

67% of participants were placed in full time jobs and 33% in part time jobs.

Those 132 people who have secured jobs are now saving taxpayers from unmade unemployment claims.

Northwest Family Services is an award winning, leading provider of creative services that reduce

poverty. The MISSION supports child well-being and family stability programs and services.

6200 King Rd. Portland, OR 97222

(503) 546-6377 www.nwfs.org

Join US

NWFS hosts community-wide luncheons for anyone interested to learn more

about us.

Next Community Builder: May 20 Time: Noon—1pm

6200 SE King Rd. Portland OR 97222 *No Request Event

Contact us to RSVP: Charlie Goessler at 503.546-7387 or [email protected]

NWFS Partners We Partner with over 300 organizations. Here are a few: (Alphabetically listed)

AARP Tax Aide Care Oregon Clackamas County Gladstone School District Gresham Police Department Health Share of Oregon Leupold & Stevens Foundation Milwaukie Police Department North Clackamas School District Oregon City School District Oregon Health Authority Providence Health & Services Reynolds School District Umpqua Bank Univision Portland

Live Grow Succeed

Northwest Family Services News presented for Spring 2015

Programs Youth Solutions

Health Navigation

Counseling

Jobs / Career Fit

Parenting Inside Out

SymptoPro

Lasting Relationships

And More...

Upcoming Events:

Community Builder

Date: Wednesday, May 20

Free Luncheon, no request—

Join us and learn about

NWFS; Noon-1pm

Diversity

Workshop

June 9, 1pm—3pm

Register at nwfs.org

Presented by Daryl

Dixon, of DRG.

Couples Conference

May 23, @ New

Hope Church

Register at 503-546-

6377

9AM—3:30PM

(Spanish Speaking

event)

Greetings,

Spring brings a new energy as the people we serve move away from winter activities.

Winter 2015 was filled with so many activities there is no way to recount them all.

First, NWFS was notified that we have been named one of the 2015 100 Best Green

Companies in Oregon by Oregon Business Magazine. This is the third year in a row

we have received this honor - Thank You Oregon Business Magazine! Second, NWFS

hosted a Super Hero themed 11th Annual Benefit Dinner during early March. Thank

you all 230 attendees who collectively raised $50,000 to support all programs. Third,

NWFS hosted our first Father-Daughter Dinner Dance in Vancouver, Washington. The

event proceeds from over 430 people benefit the human trafficking Deceptions

program. Fourth, the Deceptions program has formally re-launched in early 2015

with a variety of outreach and education. NWFS is working hard with this program to

tackle the human trafficking challenges. Sadly, Portland, Oregon, is among the

highest cities in America for human trafficking. Fifth, the non-profit has been startled

to see how many youth suffer from depression, anxiety, and substance use/addiction.

NWFS has responded to this need with our SOS project (Suicide Prevention—see

inside) and our drug and alcohol treatment services. Lastly, NWFS has now

partnered with Susan G Komen Oregon/SW Washington to identify, educate, and

provide navigation for Latinas age 40 and older to obtain a mammogram and

treatment if needed. Every day, our staff and volunteers are changing the fabric of

our community. These collective efforts will reduce poverty by improving child

well-being and family stability. With the systems, support, funding, skills…and love,

we can transform the community where we all live and work.

Please browse this Hot Sheet to learn more about what Spring & Summer 2015 has in

store.

All the Best!

Rose Fuller · Executive Director

NWFS Impacts Economy through Employment Assistance!

NWFS Expands Programs

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www.lastingrelationships.org

Partnering with 12 schools

Middle and High School

Afterschool programs and mentoring

Developing youth leaders

Summer Programs

School-wide assemblies

Case Coordination

Drug, Alcohol, Gang, and other risk prevention education

Serving 13,000+ students annually

What We Do:

Peer Court acts as a diversion program that is

designed to give youth ages 12-17 with first-time,

low-level law violations a chance to repair harm

and show accountability for their actions without

involvement in the juvenile justice system.

Youth, under the direction of professional

attorneys, work as defense attorney, prosecuting

attorney, and jury. The jury decides what type of

accountability fits for the law violation.

Quick Fact: In 2014, Northwest Family Services (NWFS) graduated 90% of all students who worked with us

(graduating high school or advancing to the next grade level) while the entire State of Oregon only graduated

69% of all Oregon High School students.

This program saves Oregon Taxpayers a conservative $25,000 each year, per youth. This represents the cost of a person in an Oregon prison. Collectively from over 600 youth who have successfully gone through peer court

as participants, Peer Court has saved Oregon Taxpayers $15 million dollars!

Featured Program: Early Childhood Development - Parenting Workshops

Serving adults within the child welfare and criminal

justice system.

“I had no confidence in myself. In PIO I accomplished

something each week. Those little successes gave me the

confidence to keep going; I was willing to try something

bigger. Now I am part of my children’s lives. I am their

mom.”

I won a year-long custody battle of my autistic 8 year-old son, which left me financially drained and emotionally

beaten. I found myself living in a shelter with my son, excited to be safe as a family, but stressed over what to do

now. Thanks to the shelter’s partnership with NWFS, I had the chance to participate

in a workshop series.

The NWFS facilitator, CarrieAnn, brought a lot of knowledge that I lacked

regarding proper parenting methods. She provided many helpful things that made

me feel energized and excited to put practices into action.

As the classes continued I found myself moving away from my previous, ineffective

methods such as doing things out of habit or instinct. Now, I stop to think how this

will affect my son and his unique needs. Our relationship and connection is

growing stronger by the day. Thank you NWFS!

Studies of families with fathers actively involved in both childcare and household responsibilities, reported

preschoolers who showed increased cognitive competence, increased capacity for empathy, increased

self-control, and a decrease in gender-stereotyped beliefs.

NWFS is trained in several evidence-based early childhood development programs. These programs include:

Making Parenting a Pleasure, The Incredible Years, and Nurturing Parenting. All these workshops are similar in

approach, goals and vary in length.

Bruce, 55 year-old father of a special needs child —Shares His Experience:

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“Youth are five times more likely to graduate if they have a meaningful relationship with an adult.”

SymptoPro Fertility Education is dedicated to providing specialized,

ongoing support in helping couples understand their fertility and to

learn how to work with its natural design to achieve or avoid a

pregnancy. Currently, there are 55 active instructors who offer classes

in 20 states. This service is available online as well. NWFS locally

employs four instructors who offer personalized online classes serving

over 1,000 clients each year. NWFS also provides training and

certification for instructors. The materials are available in both English

and Spanish.

Learn more at www.symptopro.org.

NWFS’ Counseling Department provides

professional counseling to individuals, couples, and

families in the areas of: Depression, Anxiety, Grief,

Parenting, Trauma, Eating Disorders, Post-Traumatic

Stress, and Pregnancy Loss.

What We Do:

Clinical Manager, Ruth Hayes-Barba, says,“ Almost

everyone at some point in their life needs a safe place

to sort things out and make sense of what they feel

and what is going on in their life. Counseling

provides the environment where this can happen.”

NWFS Counseling Staff:

Deceptions is a cutting-edge, first-of-its-kind awareness

curriculum for schools that warns local teens about the

growing issue of child sex trafficking in our community.

The overarching goal of the Deceptions program is to

increase adolescents’ awareness about the issue of child sexual exploitation, trafficking and internet

safety through a three-hour, interactive, classroom-based education series. This program also provides

community awareness events periodically through-out the year. Learn more at

nwfs.org or contact us today!

What We Do:

In 2012, in partnership with Clackamas County, NWFS successfully launched a middle and high school

mentoring program serving children of incarcerated parents. Since that time, over 60 youth have been

served with an intensive mentoring case management program, served by a full-time coordinator.

Sadly, according to a US Senate Report, youth of incarcerated parents are up to 70% more likely to be

involved in the criminal justice system themselves. NWFS helps to meet this challenge as youth are five

times more likely to graduate high school if they have a meaningful relationship with an adult. This in turn

has a direct impact on avoiding future involvement with the criminal justice system.

Please join us in supporting the Deceptions program and help prevent Slavery

with a donation. Human Trafficking is the 2nd Largest Criminal Trade

Worldwide, just below Drugs. Sadly, the Portland Metro Area is among the

Highest Human Trafficking cities within the US. Since 2011, when the Deceptions

program was created at the request of local law enforcement, over 15,000 local

youth have gone through this nationally acclaimed awareness program. In

addition, Deceptions has trained over 300 speakers delivering this message

across America to thousands more.

HOW Can I Help?

It’s Easy – Text Deceptions to 71777 or sign up @:

http://igfn.us/vf/Deceptions

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Mission: Educating to reduce underage drinking, marijuana and

prescription drug abuse amongst local youth.

JOIN US!

Come check us out! FREE lunch included!

When: Every 4th Wednesday each month

Time: 12:30-1:45pm

Where: Northwest Family Services

6200 SE King Rd

Portland, OR 97222

Contact: Abigail Wells

[email protected]

503-546-6377 www.vibrantfuture.org

NWFS tackles Oregon’s second-largest killer of teens—Suicide. Sadly,

almost 700 Oregonians kill themselves each year with nearly 100

representing teen youth. Thousands more, an approximate 16% or around

30,000 Oregon teens, report seriously considering suicide according to the

Oregon Department of Human Services Health Division.

In thanks to funding from Providence Health & Services, and in partnership

with Multnomah Health Department, NWFS has been offering Signs of Suicide

(SOS), an evidenced-based prevention program at Centennial High and

Middle Schools, as part of a three-year pilot program. Thus far, NWFS has

successfully served 473 middle school students and 1,200 high school

students. SOS is a school-based intervention that includes screening and education. Staff present in the

classrooms teaching three-to-four day interactive sessions. The sessions give young people a "depression

check-up, "as well as the knowledge to recognize depression and respond effectively. SOS highlights the

relationship between depression and suicide, and teaches that, most often, suicide is a fatal response to a

treatable disorder: depression. What Teachers and Students have been saying:

“I am a public middle school educator who welcomed experts from NW Family Services into my classroom to educate eighth graders about suicide prevention. The teachers were outstanding. The curriculum was comprehen-sive and appropriate to the age group. They provided empowering information that allowed students to recognize the signs and symptoms of depression, and how to respond. My students were provided with a procedure that emo-tionally supported them in the event that the curriculum triggered difficult personal feelings. The presenters' knowledge of pedagogy and best teaching practices was very evident, as they kept the students focused and interac-tive. I am ready to advocate again and again for this tremendously valuable program. I am certain it reached many

students directly, and likely will save a life/lives indirectly. Thank you!” - Centennial Middle School Teacher

“I have stopped 2 people from suicide/self-harm” “you guys helped me save a life”

- Centennial Middle School Student - Centennial Middle School Student

NWFS now offers Mammogram Screenings!

Recently, NWFS was awarded a $110,000 grant

from Susan G Komen Foundation to assist Latinas

age 40 and older to obtain mammograms! Latinas

are considerably more likely to be diagnosed

with Stage 3 or 4 cancer. This vital work will allow

NWFS to connect women to services and

ultimately save lives. Thank you Susan G. Komen

Foundation! Learn more at nwfs.org .

At Centennial High School’s annual “Unity Week” – they focus on a particular topic for the week and

structure school activities around that topic. This year they chose to focus on mental health, after the

shooting at neighboring Reynolds High School and a tragic suicide – a senior at Centennial. During the

Unity Week, NWFS Health Specialist, Elizabeth Alston, spoke to 1,200 students about mental health,

depression, suicide, stigmas, addiction, and emphasized reaching out to get help for themselves or for

a friend. During the assembly, the students did a “Miracle Minute” in which they collected as much

change as they could from the students and staff, and donated the money to NWFS. Also, NWFS was

one of several groups in the community invited to host a table at a community concert, spoke about

stress and mental health, and offered practical solutions for coping with stress and depression, as well

as talking about caring for a friend or family member with mental illness.

“My class and I felt that it was a necessity to address this rising issue (suicide) with our student body. I feel that we as a country aren't putting enough emphasis on Mental Health, so hopefully with this, it can become a catalyst to future solutions within Centennial and it's community. Thank you again for all your help.” Sam Phan Centennial High School Student Body President