CourtCare
Contact Us: (503) 988-4334
A courtroom is no place for a child.
Harsh words, confrontations, possibly even seeing parents in handcuffs -- these are traumatic experiences for young children who have to tag along when family members are involved in court actions.
CourtCare is a free drop-in child care program for children ages six weeks to five years located in downtown Portland's Multnomah County Courthouse. CourtCare, a project of the Multnomah Bar Association, is operated by Volunteers of America Oregon and receives primariy funding from the Multnomah Bar Foundation, the Oregon Judicial Department and Multnomah County.
Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Contact CourtCare:
phone: 503-988-4334
CourtCare is a fully staffed and certified child care center. It offers a safe, supportive environment and a full range of enriching, age-appropriate activities for children to enjoy for the duration of their parent's involvement in court.
In addition, CourtCare provides a needed link to other services within the community. Resources are available and guardians have the opportunity to talk with staff and explore the many resources and linkages available.
Read about CourtCare's outcomes here
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