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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
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Event Information

Event Date 09-30-2026
Individual Price Free
Location TBD