THE ESSENTIAL BAGS PROGRAM
HOW DO I ORDER?
After confirming your order eligibility by reading the details on this page, please use the password protected DHS Order Form linked below to place your order.
If you don’t have a password yet, but are a confirmed Project 48 partner, please provide your information with your password request to info@project48.co.
WHO CAN PLACE AN ORDER?
Caseworkers, CPS workers, Placement desk, Certifiers, DHS employees, and select community partners.
At this time we do not take orders from foster parents.
WHO CAN RECIEVE A BAG?
Any youth, aged 7-21, who lives in the greater Portland area, and is either entering into foster care, transitioning within foster care, or exiting foster care.
Please note that we are not a
back-to-school resource.
WHAT'S IN THE BAGS?
- 1 pair of shoes
- 1 backpack or duffle
- 6 pairs of socks
- 6 pairs of underwear
- 1 bra
- 1 sweatshirt
- 3 t-shirts
- 3 bottoms
- 1 hygiene kit
- 1 period pack
Do You Want to Refer a Young Adult to the Life Skills Program?
Life Skills is a 6-week training program for young adults aged 17-23 who are currently in or have recently exited the foster care system in the greater Portland area. If you are a caseworker or social worker that partners with ODHS Child Welfare, you can refer eligible youth by filling out the form on this page.
