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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Que hacemos
Kids FIRST, fundado en 1994, es un Centro Acreditado de Defensa para Niños (CAC) que sirve al Condado de Lane. Reducimos traumas adicionales para los niños que son víctimas de abuso al proporcionar un ambiente cálido y centrado en el niño donde los niños pueden ser entrevistados, recibir exámenes médicos y testificar ante el gran jurado, mientras reciben defensa y apoyo. Brindar todos estos servicios bajo un mismo techo trae a los profesionales al niño, lo que reduce el miedo y el trauma adicional a menudo asociado con ser arrastrado por estaciones de policía, salas de emergencia y juzgados.
Antes de Kids FIRST, un niño podría tener que visitar hasta 6 lugares diferentes para hablar sobre lo que les sucedió. Kids FIRST sirve aproximadamente a 700 niños cada año en nuestra comunidad.
Helping Kids Heal
A victim advocate will guide a child and their caregiver through each step of the process. They will also provide referrals, case management and criminal justice support.
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.
For those child abuse cases which felony charges are filed, Kids FIRST hosts grand jury on-site for the child and their caregivers in a safe and familiar setting.
Kids FIRST provides therapy services for children who screen into the program during their first visit.
Kids FIRST is the Regional Children's Advocacy Center for Lane, Coos, and Douglas Counties.
Kids FIRST provides resources for anyone seeking to make our community a safer place for kids. We are happy to share safety tips and more!