NATIVE AMERICAN YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTER
POSITIVE INDIAN PARENTING
Eight-week class providing culturally specific training for Native American parents and non-Native American foster parents of Native American children. Classes explore the values and attitudes expressed in traditional Native American child-treating practices and apply those values to modern skills in parenting.

Positive Indian Parenting was developed by the National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) and is recognized by DHS for foster parent certification training requirements.
5135 NE Columbia Boulevard
Portland, OR 97218
Eligibility: Native American community and families fostering Native American children
Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (503) 288-8177 ext 256 Program phone
  • (503) 288-2177 ext 218 Program Phone
Email Address: [email protected]
COVID-19 INFORMATION: Due to COVID, campus is currently physically closed to the public. Services are still available via phone and/or the website.
INTAKE PROCEDURE: Call for information
FEES: None
DOCUMENTS: None
AREA SERVED: Multnomah County
TRAVEL/LOCATION INFORMATION: Near TriMet Bus 75
Services:
  • Parenting Skills Classes * Adoption/Foster Care/Kinship Care Issues
  • Parenting Skills Classes * Native American Community
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NATIVE AMERICAN YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTER