Albina Head Start offers free early childhood education and family support to low-income families in Portland, serving children from infancy to age five. Their programs focus on health, nutrition, and bilingual learning, including a unique Mandarin language option.

 Mandarin Immersion began at Dr. MLK, Jr. in 2014 as a way for Albina Head Start students to continue their Mandarin learning. 

 Dr. MLK, Jr. students continue Mandarin Immersion at Harriet Tubman Middle School.

 Mandarin Immersion is anticipated to continue at Jefferson High School, beginning in 2022.

Jin Ren is a parent-led nonprofit supporting Mandarin Immersion Programs at MLK Jr. Elementary, Harriet Tubman Middle School, and Jefferson High School in Portland. It promotes cross-cultural learning, language education, and equity through community-driven initiatives and events.