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.
HIPPA Policies
HIPAA Policies
Board of Directors
Meet the dedicated Board of Directors that volunteer their time & expertise to Kids FIRST.
Amy Tidwell
President
Oregon Department of
Jamie Louie-Smith
Immediate Past President
Heritage Bank
Debora Meeks
Board Member
Community Advocate
Megan Moreland
Board Member
Summit Bank
Katherine Green
Vice President
Oregon Department of Justice
Alicia Beymer
Board Member
PeaceHealth
George Crolly
Board Member
Springfield Police Department
Pam Morris
Board Member
Community Advocate
Kathy Gregory
Treasurer
Lookahead Live
Amanda Kinsella
Board Member
Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce
Matt Hilton
Board Member
Windermere Real Estate
Molly Wijers
Secretary
Umpqua Bank
Chris Parosa
Board Member
Lane County District
Attorney's Office
Megan Gwartney
Board Member
Infor
Advisory Committee
Roger Cox
CEO Selectemp Employment Services; Retired
Kelly Hall
Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon
J. Ingrid Kessler, DVM
Kessler & Burke