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Foster Care and Adoption: A Pathway to Understanding

Written and illustrated by Kinship House Art Therapist, Heather Wilson, this is a uniquely illustrated, interactive, and educational book helping children understand the people and steps involved in their transition from foster care to adoption and permanency. Ideally used by a clinician or caseworker in therapy with a child, this is an engaging book to share with a special child.

Books may be purchased on line, by phone, 503.460.2796 x17.  Costs are $20.00 per book plus $2.50 for mailing.  Discounts for 6 or more books. Revenues subsidize children seeking services.
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Book related trainings begin August 14th

Kinship House clinical team provides training to groups interested in understanding the child’s perspective with transitions and in supporting successful moves to permanency. Trainings target case and social workers, clinicians and parents interested in honing expertise in working with children and families in transition.

Talking to children about adoption and foster care
Tuesday August 14th, 12-1:30 brown bag series

Upcoming Events

Fill a Child with Hope! - Kinship House Annual Auction

At The Madeleine Parish
3123 NE 24th Avenue in Portland
Thursday May 15, 2008, 6:00pm
Live Jazz Music by The Rhythm Dogs
Please call 503.460.2796 x11 or x17
Or mail check to Kinship House, 1823 NE 8th Avenue, Portland 97212.

Kinship House – Regional Resource Center & Capital Campaign

Kinship House purchased our home-like facilities at 1811 and 1823 NE 8th Avenue in Portland, where we have provided services since 1996!  Our Capital Campaign goals is to pay down the mortgage while we continue to prioritize services to  kids in need.  Starting Fall 2007, we begin to offer educational programs for the larger community. Interested in helping to make this happen? Send your contributions to:1823 NE 8th Avenue, Portland, OR 97212, or now you can donate online.  Please see Donate Now!