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.
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forensic interviews
Kids FIRST provides forensic interviews for children who are victims of, or witnesses, to crime. These interviews are conducted by an Oregon Child Forensic Interview Trained (OCFIT) personnel who uniquely structures each conversation with a child. Interviews are audio and video recorded and observed by involved law enforcement and/or Department of Human Services (DHS) to reduce the number of times that children are asked to tell their story. However, we cannot guarantee that the forensic interview is the only or final time that a child is asked to talk about things that may have happened.
At Kids FIRST, we strive to create a child-friendly environment that allows children to speak freely and openly without fear of judgement. Interviewers assist in guiding the conversation by asking non-leading questions along the way. Children are welcome to use drawings or writing to express their experiences if needed.