Columbia Gorge Pregnancy Resource Centers

Open Adoption & Family Services is a Portland-based organization that offers comprehensive support and resources to individuals who are pregnant or parenting and exploring their options, including parenting, abortion, and adoption. They provide free and unbiased counseling, connecting individuals with trusted resources and providers for their chosen path. For those considering adoption, they facilitate fully open adoptions and offer post-placement counseling. With a commitment to openness, Open Adoption & Family Services values the importance of maintaining connections and relationships between birth parents, adoptive families, and adoptees. They strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment for all individuals involved in the adoption process, offering a range of services and resources to meet their unique needs.Generated from the website

History1971--A big old farmhouse on the corner of May and 11th Street in Hood River was rented to house ten teenage foster children, both girls and boys. We called ourselves the Next Door, Inc. and the state of Oregon granted us non-profit status. Many of the youth were placed directly from the mental health system. During our first seven years, three directors helped dozens of young people live in the house as they went to public schools in town. Now--The Next Door, Inc. currently has about 80 employees, half of them full-time, housed in two offices and working in 28 different programs in six counties. We work alongside struggling parents, teens and kids, to give them a chance at a good life. We are certainly proud of how this agency has served the people in our communities over the past four decades and look forward to many more years of providing assistance and leadership.SpecialtiesYou may know The Next Door from participating in one of our parenting classes or playgroups. A friend or relative may have been helped by our services to children and families. Or perhaps you've been inspired by a story about one of our clients. Whatever your connection, we truly appreciate your interest and support. Our mission: Opening doors to new possibilities by strengthening children and families and improving communities. We envision a supportive community where all children and families are safe, healthy, and valued.