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Change Their World and it Will Change Yours.

Kids' FIRST provides support services that help minimize the traumatic effects of child abuse.
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Our Mission:

To provide intervention and advocacy for children who are victims of, or witnesses to, crime.

The Kids' FIRST Center opened its doors in September of 1994 as a private, nonprofit organization with a board of directors under the direct supervision of the Lane County District Attorney’s Office. The purpose of a child abuse intervention center like Kids’ FIRST is to provide a central location for a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach to child abuse investigations, which eliminates the need for a child to be repeatedly interviewed about abuse by each individual agency. We offer a warm, non-threatening environment where specially trained interviewers talk to children. The interviews are video-recorded to document the children’s statements, which can be used as evidence about their experiences. The Center also houses forensic medical assessments, grand juries and Lane County MDT case review. Read More...

Among many other responsibilities and roles, our volunteers:
  • Advocate for child victims and their non-offending family members, providing them with referrals to community agencies to meet their legal, financial, physical and mental health needs

  • Inform and educate families about the criminal justice process

  • Provide case management

  • Keep families updated on the status of their cases

  • Provide childcare for parents and guardians attending the Center's education and support group

  • Perform data entry and statistical analysis

  • Offer office and clerical support

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We Provide Help and Support for these Issues:

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Domestic Violence Witness Project

The Domestic Violence Witness Project started at Kids' FIRST Center in 1999 and is...

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Sexual Abuse

Sexual abuse may or may not involve physical contact. It is any act that...

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Child Abuse

In 2012, the State of Oregon received over 69,000 reports of abuse or neglect,...

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Reporting Child Abuse

If you suspect a child is being abused or in danger of being abused...

Testimonials

Really appreciate the work you do.
Thank you for making an unbelievable, horrible situation as pleasant as possible. Thank you.
Thank you for all you do! We just appreciate all you do and the volunteers that care and devote time and love and education to all who visit your facility. Thank you.
I just want to say thank you. This visit has been coming for well over a year now, and my daughter seemed at ease with not only staff, but also the process. Keep up the good work.
This program really helped us through a very tough time. All the people made the experience less painful and really helped my child and family through a tough time.
I’m so glad your organization exists.
Have been very satisfied and grateful, felt Kids’ FIRST went above and beyond the call of duty and would definitely recommend the Center to others.
Thank you; we felt more at peace once we walked in, making us feel and know what was happening every step!
I just want to thank you guys for all that you do. You have really helped my family so much.
Overall positive experience, great resources and our child said he wanted to go back to the center again after leaving.
People were wonderful, made me feel safe, I felt valued and listened to.
You all were great! Very friendly and professional and our son felt very relaxed and comfortable throughout our visit. Thank you so much for what you do!

Our Mission

To provide intervention and advocacy for children who are victims of, or witnesses to, crime.

The Kids' FIRST Center is a non-profit organization funded solely by grants and private donations.

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Kids' FIRST Center

2675 MLK Jr. Blvd.
Eugene, OR 97401

Phone: 541.682.3938
Hours: Monday-Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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