3.1% of Oregon children are adopted.
To see this happen, Boys & Girls Aid provides innovative programs that impact the lives of children in need.
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A look at recent and upcoming Boys & Girls Aid Events…
The 2009 Black & White Ball
On May 16th, more than 200 guests came together to support Oregon’s children at the annual Black & White Ball. Guests gathered at The Nines, a new addition to the hotel offerings in downtown Portland, and the first to achieve 5-star status.
The Black & White themed evening strove for elegance with gentleman in tuxedos and ladies in elaborate gowns. One of Portland’s last fundraisers to maintain a black tie code, guests at the ball took part in a silent auction and cocktail reception followed by…
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Special Needs Adoption Funding Renewed
Adoption traditionally elicits thoughts of babies – and the Boys & Girls Aid infant adoption department does join more than 25 babies each year with adoptive families. Less often thought about, however no less deserving of our attention, are older children waiting for adoptive homes. These children have been removed from the home for any number of reasons, and all have been victims of abuse or neglect. The parental rights of these children have been turned over to the state. They wait in foster homes while Boys & Girls Aid…
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