each year 20% of children leave foster care at age 18 without an adoptive family.
To see this happen, Boys & Girls Aid provides innovative programs that impact the lives of children in need.
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Becca and Mike’s pregnancy followed a tumultuous path. The two… Read More
Pregnant Oregon Women Discover a New Face of Adoption
I met Molly in 1963, while I was a social worker in Chicago. When I met her she was about 6 months pregnant, and scared. She was a pretty girl, in her mid twenties, with long brown hair and brilliant green eyes. I remember thinking, “I hope the baby has her eyes.”
Molly and her boyfriend were very much in love. But he was in an unhappy marriage and couldn’t divorce due to his Catholic beliefs. In that era, being pregnant and not married, adoption was Molly’s only option.
At the time, babies were matched with families based on physical characteristics and economic class. Molly’s baby would go to a blue collar family with a similar education level as Molly and similar looks. A committee of social workers would be in charge of sifting through families to make the match. Molly had no role in choosing a family for her baby…
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Upcoming Events—The Black & White Ball
Our signature event, the Black & White Ball enjoys a reputation as one of Portland’s most elegant fundraisers. At this annual black tie affair, guests enjoy dinner, dancing, and a live and silent auction. Last year’s event was a tremendous success, raising nearly $200,000 for children in need.
Save the Date!
The Black & White Ball
May 15th, 2010
at The Nines