Morrison Child and Family Services
Patricia Cruz is a dedicated professional with a strong background in education and community service, currently serving as a Bilingual Education Assistant and previously holding positions such as Lead Milieu Counselor and Milieu Counselor at Morrison Child and Family Services since April 2017. Cruz has also contributed to Causa of Oregon as a Volunteer and Voter Registration member for a brief period in 2017, and served on the Student Fee Committee for the Associated Students of Portland State University from June 2016 to June 2017. Earlier experience includes managing a cash register at Don Pancho’s from February 2013 to May 2016 and serving as the MECHA Club Coordinator at the Associated Students of Portland Community College from June 2012 to June 2013. Cruz earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from Portland State University after completing studies at Portland Community College.
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Morrison Child and Family Services
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We provide culturally responsive, anti-oppressive mental health and substance use disorder treatment, support, and prevention services to children, youth, and families who are working through the effects of systemic racism, trauma, poverty, abuse, neglect, or other mental health needs. The majority of our families live at the Federal poverty level, and our work supports them to prevent houselessness, generational poverty, future family traumas, and other hardships that impact our communities. Positive outcomes of Morrison's programs include reductions in substance use challenges, improvements in life skills and satisfaction, and increased social and academic successes. By addressing race equity first, we address all other forms of oppressions, resulting in equitable outcomes for all clients. As we provide support and services for children and families working through the effects of trauma, we also acknowledge the trauma inflicted on people of color through systemic racism. Morrison seeks to create and sustain an approach that positively impacts our community as a whole.