For Our Youth, Always
Here for foster youth in Oregon from day one.
Portland OR
● About
Supporting Portland Foster Youth.
Project 48 reaches 1,000+ youth (ages 7-23) in the Portland Metro area every year.
Our mission is to support youth in foster care by providing essential items, life skills, and meaningful connections during times of transition.
Your generosity provides stability, confidence, and opportunity for youth facing challenging transitions.
We believe every individual deserves to feel seen, supported, and valued.
● Programs
Helping Our Youth Level Up
Essential Bags
Delivery with 48 hours of a brand‑new backpack or duffle filled with three days’ worth of clothing, shoes, undergarments, and hygiene and menstrual supplies.
Age Range: 7–21 years
Service Area: Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington counties
Eligibility: Youth with active Child Welfare case
Life Skills
The Life Skills Program is an 8 week course created to act as a bridge for young adults between the ages of 17 - 23 as they transition out of foster care into independence.
Age Range: 17 - 23 years
Service Area: Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington counties
Eligibility: Young adults who are in or have recently exited foster care.
Black Hair & Cultural Care
Coming Soon
Hair care is more than maintenance—it’s culture, identity, and dignity. Our Black Hair & Cultural Care program is designed to support Black and Brown youth in foster care with culturally affirming hair care resources.
Age Range: 7–21 years
Service Area: Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington counties
Eligibility: Youth with active Child Welfare case
Holiday Drive
Hair care is more than maintenance—it’s culture, identity, and dignity. Our Black Hair & Cultural Care program is designed to support Black and Brown youth in foster care with culturally affirming hair care resources.
Age Range: 7–21 years
Service Area: Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington counties
Eligibility: Youth with active Child Welfare case
● Our Impact
We’re Here to Support.
At P48, impact isn’t abstract—it’s personal. We meet young people in foster care where they are, and we show up with the tools, skills, and support they need to move forward with confidence. From providing essential bags to youth entering care, to graduating teens through life-skills programs, to ensuring families feel supported during the holidays, our work is about stability, dignity, and momentum. Every number represents a young person seen, supported, and reminded they’re not doing this alone.
● Contact
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To Us.
Interested in our work or how to get involved? Connect with us today!