
A victim advocate will guide a child and their family member/s through each step of their visit at Kids FIRST. They will also provide referrals and answer questions families have.

A child-friendly interview conducted by a trained forensic interview specialist. Interviews are recorded to help reduce the number of times a child has to tell their story.
It may be appropriate for a child to be examined by a specially trained physician. The physician determines the child's medical and emotional needs, and gathers evidence.

mental health
Kids FIRST is in the process of structuring and implementing a mental health program at its new center. We are thrilled to request the support of the community at this time for funding this project.
To date, we have received financial support from the following agencies:
Windermere Real Estate

mental health
Kids FIRST is in the process of structuring and implementing a mental health program at its new center. We are thrilled to request the support of the community at this time for funding this project.
To date, we have received financial support from the following agencies:
Windermere Real Estate

mental health
Kids FIRST is in the process of structuring and implementing a mental health program at its new center. We are thrilled to request the support of the community at this time for funding this project.
To date, we have received financial support from the following agencies:
Windermere Real Estate
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Kids FIRST Notice of Privacy Practices
Minor Rights in Oregon
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Kids FIRST Notice of Privacy Practices
Minor Rights in Oregon

If a child's case is accepted for review at the District Attorney's Office, Kids FIRST hosts grand jury on-site for the child and their family in a safe and familiar setting.

Mental health is a new program coming to Kids FIRST in 2021! Our goal is to reduce wait times for children that will benefit from specialized trauma informed therapy.

As the regional provider for northwest Oregon, Kids FIRST is eager to offer support and peer review to neighboring CACs and community partners.
Conoce a nuestro personal
Conoce a nuestro personal
Conoce a nuestra junta directiva
Conozca a la Junta Directiva dedicada que ofrece voluntariamente su tiempo y
experiencia a Kids FIRST.

Amy Tidwell
President
Oregon Department of Ed.

Jamie Louie-Smith
Immediate Past President
Heritage Bank

George Crolly
Board Member
Springfield Police Department

Pam Morris
Board Member
Community Advocate

Katherine Green
Vice President
Oregon Department of Justice

Alicia Beymer
Board Member
PeaceHealth

Matt Hilton
Board Member
SVN Imbrie Commercial Real Estate

Kathy Gregory
Treasurer
Lookahead Live

Amanda Kinsella
Board Member
Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce

Megan Gwartney
Board Member
Infor

Molly Wijers
Secretary
Umpqua Bank

Chris Parosa
Board Member
Lane County District
Attorney's Office

Megan Moreland
Board Member
Summit Bank
Conoce a nuestra junta directiva
The Kids FIRST Advisory Council is a group of respected community leaders whose expertise, ranging from child abuse and domestic violence prevention and intervention to philanthropy, healthcare, nonprofit leadership, and community engagement, helps strengthen our mission as Lane County’s Child Advocacy Center. Council members serve three-year terms, are available on an ad-hoc basis for occasional calls, emails, or brief meetings with the Executive Director or Board of Directors, and attend a designated Board Meeting once per year as a full group.
While Advisory Council members have no formal governance role, they provide valuable insight on programs, services, and community impact and allow Kids FIRST to publicly recognize their involvement. In return, we offer a meaningful way to support vulnerable children in our community, our deep appreciation, and a commitment to keep communication purposeful.

