School can be challenging for lots of reasons. Some students have no one at home who can help with homework. Others struggle with language and cultural barriers. Many deal with personal and family issues that make it difficult to focus on their studies. Often disadvantaged students don’t believe they can be successful.

Neighborhood House Youth & Family Services is a leading area provider of educational support and afterschool programming, serving students at schools in Southwest and North Portland. Working with youth (ages 6-18), their families, local schools and community groups, we deliver innovative and effective services that help struggling students succeed in school and life.

Youth & Family services include:

SUN Community School Programs offer a wide array of educational, enrichment and social services. SUN (Schools Uniting Neighborhoods) Programs create full-service community centers that strengthen youth and families and increase their connection to school. SUN Community School extended day activities include:

• Homework help, tutoring, academic classes
• Art, sports and other enrichment
• Safe, supportive places before and after school
• Classes for adults (parent education)
• Cultural and community events
• Access to social services/basic needs such as food boxes, energy assistance, and counseling

Neighborhood House operates SUN Programs at the following schools:

• Clarendon-Portsmouth K-8 School
• George Middle School
• Jackson Middle School
• Markham Elementary School
• Peninsula Elementary School
• Robert Gray Middle School
• Roosevelt High School

Additional Youth & Family programs are:

• Mentoring: North x Southwest and Lunch Buddies programs
• Case management support for at-risk teens
• Grauer Back-to-School Project
• Summer Lunch & Activities Program

Volunteer with YFS!

There are many opportunities to volunteer with our Youth & Family Services Program. You can volunteer to teach an afterschool class, be a mentor or help out in homework club. Click here for more information on volunteer opportunities.