Sarah arrived in Portland pregnant, alone, and single-parenting two young children. Until she met Portland New Family Fund and her Bridgetown Baby doula, there was no one in her corner. Listen to her story in her own words.

We’re proud to be a partner in With Love’s winter coat drive - with your gift of new or gently used coats you can help us keep foster kids across the Metro area cozy, warm and dry. Donations accepted through March 15th.

The winter forecast in the Pacific Northwest can be daunting when we need to get the kids outside. Read on for our toolkit for making winter outside play easier, more comfortable and more fun.

Thanksgiving is a complicated holiday. Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message offers a rich take on the concept of gratitude that invites children and families to think about giving thanks in a holistic way that recognizes the experiences of first peoples of our nation.

This year, we marked 9 years of Bridgetown Baby! Our team is bigger and brighter than ever, and we marked the occasion with food, sweets, and gratitude for the opportunity to walk alongside new families in the early parts of their journey. Get a glimpse of the dedication, connection, and good humor that bonds our team…

Our third spaces (neutral and informal public spaces that satisfy our needs to connect with others) shift when we add kids to the mix. BB doula Jess Goetz reflects on her changing needs and shares resources for finding spaces for connection, support, growth and celebration.

The more you know about who your child really is and what makes them tick, the better you can meet their needs and advocate for them. It takes a shift in our thinking and a new lens to get past the emotions and preconceived ideas and truly see our child for all of their uniqueness. Get tips from Reframe Parenting.

Pelvic floor health often doesn’t cross our radar until pregnancy and the postpartum period make it very real! Portland is blessed with amazing practitioners supporting a return to optimal pelvic health.

So much of what we do and learn as parents and parents-to-be comes from the community around us, which is why we love partnering with Ready Set GROW.

I am reaching out to share what we are doing to minimize risk related to the Omicron variant and still provide you with the postpartum care that you need, perhaps even more now than in "normal" times…