FORGE: Fall 2026
FORGE Fall 2026 Cohorts
Join FORGE (Family • Opportunity • Resilience • Grit • Engagement), a free program designed to help parents strengthen family relationships, improve financial literacy, and build pathways to employment success.
Participants receive:
- Parenting education and relationship coaching from certified Parenting Inside Out coaches
- Financial literacy training and practical money management skills
- Individualized case management and employment support
- Meals and childcare provided
Participating in FORGE will enhance parenting time, foster healthy relationships, develop financial literacy, and improve employability. Free for eligible participants living in Clackamas and Multnomah Counties.
Choose Your Preferred Cohort
When registering, please select your preferred cohort. Placements will be assigned based on availability and may be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Wednesdays | NWFS Gresham Office
September 30 – December 16, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: NWFS Gresham Office
1312 E Powell Boulevard
Gresham, OR 97030
Capacity: 15 participants
Saturdays | NWFS Main Office
October 3, 2026 – January 2, 2027
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: NWFS Main Office
6200 SE King Rd
Portland, OR 97222
No class will be held on November 28 (Thanksgiving weekend) or December 26 (Christmas weekend).
Capacity: 25 participants
Tuesdays | NWFS Lake Road Office
October 6 – December 22, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: NWFS Lake Road Office
6902 SE Lake Road, Suite 302
Milwaukie, OR 97267
Capacity: 20 participants
Questions?
Phone: 503-546-6578
Email:
Event Information
| Event Date | 09-30-2026 |
| Individual Price | Free |
| Location | TBD |

