Why is it called Portage?

Portage is named after the town of Portage in Wisconsin, USA. It was developed there as a way of supporting parents in helping their children in their own homes. The idea of taking the service to the family homes was tried there because in that rural area parents found it difficult to get to centre-based services.

Is there a Portage Service near me?

Look in Portage By Region to find a list of services meeting the criteria to achieve registration with the National Portage Association.

How old will my child need to be to start Portage?

Portage supports families from the time that the additional needs are first apparent - this can be soon after birth or at any time in the pre-school period.

How do I become a Home Visitor?

All Home Visitors working in registered services must have completed a Portage Basic Workshop run by a trainer accredited with the NPA. Ask your local service about training opportunities or look in our Training pages.

To contact Portage for any enquiries, please click here.