Coeus Global

Our Program

In 1993, Friends of the Children opened its doors with three friends serving 24 children. Today, Friends of the Children-Portland has 50 Friends guiding, supporting and mentoring almost 500 children across the Portland/Vancouver metropolitan area. Our mission is to impact generational change by empowering youth who are facing the greatest obstacles through relationships with professional mentors—12+ years, no matter what.

Background Screening Requirement

In order to be an employee with Friends of the Children-Portland an organization affiliated with the Nonprofit Association of Oregon, each candidate is required to have a criminal background check completed prior to beginning their service.

Once your background check is complete, the results will be made available to Friends of the Children-Portland for their review.

Please speak with your Friends of the Children-Portland administrator if you have any questions or need additional assistance with this requirement.

By selecting the appropriate link in the section below, you will ensure
that the correct type background check is conducted on your behalf.

Applicant for Employment - New Hire Package w/ Drug Screen


Applicant for Employment - New Hire Package


Current Employee - Re-Screen Package



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