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
grand jury
Kids FIRST is the site of Lane County’s specially convened grand jury for child abuse cases. Held at our center, grand jury is a District Attorney’s Office court hearing that includes an assigned Assistant District Attorney, seven jurors from our Lane County community, and any subpoenaed witnesses. A Victim Advocate from the District Attorney’s Office Victim Services may be present to provide information and support while
grand jury is in session.
The purpose of grand jury is to establish which charges are appropriate to be filed based on the investigation by a law enforcement agency, the testimony of a child, and any other witnesses involved. Grand jury is typically not as thorough as the forensic interview process and is formatted with more direct questions.
Not all child abuse cases will result in grand jury.