NAYA Family Center's mission is "to enhance the diverse strengths of our youth and families in partnership with the community through cultural identity and education."​ The Native American Youth and Family Center in Portland, Oregon, works to enrich the lives of our Native youth and families through education, community involvement, and culturally specific programming. We have provided educational services, cultural arts programming, and direct support to reduce poverty to the Portland metropolitan area's American Indian and Alaska Native community for over 40 years.

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Oscar Arana

William Miller (Will)

Kate Rosenstein Houston

Kaelyn Rushforth

Auna M. Candelaria Castellón

Tamara Henderson

Sky Waters

Daniel Guilfoyle

Katherine L.

The Community Development and Support team at NAYA Family Center focuses on empowering Native youth and families through targeted programs and services. They provide essential resources such as youth development advocacy, college preparation, and parent education, while also coordinating community engagement initiatives. By fostering partnerships and promoting cultural identity, the team works to create supportive environments that enhance the strengths of the American Indian and Alaska Native community in Portland.

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