Supports Essential Renovations for Hand in Hand Classroom and Treatment Room

March 2011
Portland, OR - News Release
 
The Employees Community Fund of Boeing Portland awarded Morrison $5,000 to support the Hand in Hand Classroom and Treatment Room renovation.
 
Hand in Hand, a Division of Morrison Child and Family Services, specializes in serving children 0-18 years of age, many of whom have suffered severe abuse and neglect. The Hand in Hand program is located in Morrison’s Knott facility in Northeast Portland

Day treatment services are provided year round, four hours per day for each child. The day treatment milieu is staffed by an interdisciplinary team that provides therapeutic activities integrated with Portland Public School DARTS Program educational services. Other ancillary services such as community based skill development, speech and language and occupational therapy services may be made available based on each child’s particular needs. 
 
Morrison Child and Family Services is the leading provider of children’s mental health services in Multnomah County. A private, non-profit organization headquartered in Portland since 1947, Morrison partners with families and communities to provide effective and responsive services for children and youth coping with adversity and trauma and the resulting mental and emotional issues. For more information about Morrison Child and Family Services, call (503) 258-4200 or visit www.morrisonkids.org.