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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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.
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Trauma-Informed Training for MDT members
Wednesday, May 4th, 2022 | 1:00pm - 5:00pm
An in-person and virtual training for Lane County Multi-Disciplinary Team members to understand how being trauma informed improves criminal justice system responses.
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Increase understanding and awareness of the impact of trauma
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Develop trauma-informed responses
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Provide strategies for developing and implementing trauma-informed policies
Hosted by Dean Alft, Lane County Parole and Probation; Chris Enquist, Department of Public Safety Standards & Training; Chris Wig, Emergence Addiction & Behavioral Therapies.
Rescheduled from January. If you already registered for the January training, you have been registered automatically for the new May date.
Registration is CLOSED.
Kids FIRST New MDT Member Orientation
Wednesday, May 18th, 2022 | 8:30am - 12:30pm
An in-person and virtual training for Lane County MDT members to gain a detailed understanding of Kids FIRST's services, as well as each member's role as a part of our statutorily-required Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Intervention Team. This training meets the basic requirements of ORS 418.747
What you'll learn:
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Kids FIRST and the services we provide
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How and when to make a referral for a forensic interview and/or medical exam
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Understand the forensic interviewing process and its role in investigations
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How and when to submit a Karly's Law case referral