Prep4kids

PREP4Kids (Portland Released-time Education Program) is a non-profit, non-denominational Christian outreach to children attending public schools in the greater-Portland area. PREP's mission is to help students and their families find purpose and direction in life by using the Bible during legislated released-time religious education classes. We offer weekly Bible classes, teaching a Biblical worldview, so kids can get to know the God of the Bible and receive a more well-rounded education Released-time means public school students can be "released" during school hours for religious training off campus. PREP4Kids is a non-profit ministry, which has operated in the greater-Portland area for 25 years. PREP4Kids’ mission is to help children/youth and their families find purpose and direction in life through the study of God's Word. PREP4Kids operates within the legal statute ORS 339.420. Classes are usually held at a church close to the school. Students are allowed by law to make up any work that is missed at school. Any child may attend with written permission from a parent/guardian. The PREP4Kids organization oversees released-time classes for 39 schools in Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties. Released time is permitted throughout the state of Oregon and in all 50 states! To see where it currently operates throughout the country, visit and