We, at Happy Valley Children's Garden create a community where we intentionally welcome all. We foster a climate of purposeful inclusion, an environment where all can feel safe, valued, cared for, and given an opportunity to form meaningful connections with each other. We cherish the diversity of humanity, a diversity which includes differences in sex, age, race, ethnicity,national origin, range of abilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, financial means, education, and political perspective.
Founded in 1972, Janus Youth Programs is one of the largest nonprofit organizations in the Northwest United States. It serves more than 35,000 children, youth and families each year in Oregon and Washington. It is licensed by the Department of Human Services of Oregon and the Oregon Youth Authority to provide group residential and shelter care services. Additionally, Janus Youth Programs is licensed by the Department of Drug and Alcohol. It s the Lents Education Center is a private, alternative school for students in grades 6 through 10. The center specializes in working with special education students. It also offers urban agriculture and college scholarship services. Janus Youth Programs is based in Portland, Ore.
