White Shield (Portland, Oregon)

USA / Oregon / West Slope / Portland, Oregon
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2640 NW Alexandra
(503) 239-1248

White Shield is a residential treatment center for pregnant teens and teen mothers. White Shield also provides a home for girls who have been removed from unsafe homes.
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Coordinates:   45°32'30"N   122°43'23"W

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  • My mother, aunt, and uncle were born here. Thank you for giving them a brighter start in the world.
  • I stayed, while pregnant at White Shield between Sept and November 1969. I was 19yo at the time and the best thing (for me) was to keep and raise my son. He is now 45yo and my best friend. I did give him up to foster care for the first two weeks of his life while I made my life changing decision, again the best decision I ever made.
  • I know about this place and I am sure that it has helped many young teen moms, The problem with this place is that it is a poor environment for moms and their children. A friend of mine was in there several years ago and it was dirty and smelled awful. Now there is a young mother who is 18 yrs old has a 15 month old boy and is expecting another child this September. There is a good family and a beautiful home and they are they grandparents of the unborn child. They want her to come and live with them and the father of the baby. The people there are refusing to let her go. I know they have the authority to do this but are refusing. So I have contacted Senator Ron Widen and will be calling the TV stations regarding the injustice and refusal to help this young woman. I am the great grandmother to both these babies and I will not stop at any means to bring this to the attention of the people. My name is Jane and I never give up fighting for anyone that is being help when there is a better place for them to be.
  • correction to my comment fighting for anyone that is being held there when there is a better place for them to be Jane
  • I believe a very young girl had a baby there in 1934 or 1935. Biological brothers would like to find her. Born to Mildred Seaberg. Any help in finding her would be wonderful.
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