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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MDT Member Orientation
May 20, 2025 | 8:30 am - 11:30 am | In-Person & Virtual
This training is open to all MDT members and is specific to Kids FIRST services. Those who haven’t attended this training in the past are highly encouraged to attend.
ORS 418.747 requires that MDT members are specially trained in child abuse, child sexual abuse, and rape of children investigations. Specifically, the statute states that each team member and those conducting child abuse investigations and interviews of child abuse victims must be trained in risk assessment, dynamics of child abuse, child sexual abuse and rape of children and legally sound and age-appropriate interview and investigatory techniques.
What you'll learn:
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Life of a Case
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MDT guidelines
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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
Training will be provided in person at Lane County's Youth Service- 2727 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Eugene, OR 97401
Lunch & Learn Disclosure Dynamics
May 28, 2025 | 12 pm - 1:00 pm | In-Person & Virtual
Join us for May’s Lunch & Learn with Kids FIRST Forensic Interviewer, Nichole Schumann. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of Disclosure Dynamics. Attendees will:
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Gain a comprehensive understanding of the disclosure process
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Identify and analyze barriers to disclosure
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Explore and evaluate facilitators to disclosure