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.
Conoce a nuestro personal
Conoce a nuestro personal
Building a Safer, Stronger Lane County Together
We’re Lane County’s Center for Child Abuse Prevention, uniting evidence-based education and community partnerships to help every child and family thrive.
Prevention Education:
For more than 30 years, Kids FIRST has been Lane County’s Child Advocacy Center. Each year, we support over 700 children who have experienced or witnessed crime, offering compassionate care through advocacy, forensic interviews, medical exams, and mental health services.
But our work doesn’t stop at intervention. Through education and everyday action, we help children, caregivers, and community members learn how to recognize, respond to, and prevent abuse—turning awareness into lasting safety
Kids FIRST Vision:
To empower Lane County’s youth with body safety education—helping them build protective language, confidence, and lifelong skills from an early age.
To equip adults with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to recognize, respond to, and prevent abuse through advocacy, education, and community connection.
Together, we’re creating a prevention-oriented Lane County where children and families are safe, supported, and able to thrive.
Adult Focused Trainings
Darkness To Light
Mandatory Reporting
Roadmaps (Understanding Sex Trafficking Through Survivors' Stories)
Hope in Practice:
Preventing & Responding to Child Abuse
Understanding & Addressing Sex Trafficking in Our Community
Youth Focused Trainings
Body Safety Storytime
Love 146 Not a Number
Friendships & Dating
What we have done together!
Our Amazing Supporters
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