located in Multnomah County, and the Transitional Living Program, located in Washington County. Each program works with children and young adults who have experienced some form of abuse or neglect in their lifetime. The Permanency Initiative In 2011, Boys & Girls Aid began the Permanency Initiative. The organization committed to a 20-year plan that would shift services toward identifying lifelong connections for all children exiting their services. The plan was implemented in response to a large number of young adults aging out of foster care without the necessary support as they enter adulthood. Boys & Girls Aid designed the Permanency Initiative to offset the high rates of unemployment, incarceration and unplanned pregnancy many foster youth experience compared to their peers. The initiative also focuses on the mental, emotional, social and physical health of youth without a primary caregiver. Support and accreditations About 50% of the funding comes from contracts with the cities, counties and the state or federal government. The other half comes from donations and fundraising campaigns. Another source of support is the auxiliaries ran primarily by adoptive parents or any one who wants to support the organization. The organization is part of many health care and social services associations like: The Council on Accreditation for Children and Family Services, Inc. Foster Family Care Network. Child Welfare League of America. Association of Fundraising Professionals. United Way of the Columbia-Willamette. National Association of Social Workers. References External links The Boys & Girls Aid Society of Oregon. Non-profit organizations based in Oregon Organizations based in Portland, Oregon Adoption-related organizations 1885 establishments in Oregon