Trauma-Informed Early Learning Classrooms for Families

Adelante Mujeres - Forest Grove, OR‍

Adelante Mujeres is partnering with the Family Peace Center of Washington County (FPCWC) to create three new early learning classrooms within its new 64,000-square-foot facility. This innovative center will bring together services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, and human trafficking, creating a comprehensive, trauma-informed environment where families can access legal advocacy, medical support, housing assistance, and early learning care in one location.

Grant funds will support the capital costs of building three ECE classrooms—one for infants and toddlers and two for preschoolers—as well as classroom bathrooms, a family reception area, a commercial kitchen, and an interactive playground. Once operational, the classrooms will serve 44 children ages six weeks to five years, with services provided year-round and at no cost to participating families.

This project is especially important because children who experience or witness violence are at increased risk of long-term impacts, while access to affordable, culturally responsive early learning remains limited. The new classrooms will provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can heal, build resilience, and thrive while helping families break cycles of trauma across generations.

We are grateful for the opportunity to support Adelante Mujeres and its partnership with the Family Peace Center. This investment will help create a lasting resource for children and families in Washington County and strengthen a model of care that puts safety, healing, culture, and family well-being at the center.

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