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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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
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Meet our Team
Aly Golditch
Forensic Interviewer & Development Coordinator
Cortney Madeira
MSEd/CAS, LPC
Lead Therapist
Jaclyn Lemonds
Development Director
Kelsey Turner
Medical Assistant
Marlene Polleri
Advocacy Program Manager
Shelby Neill
Child & Family Therapist
Becky Cruz
Medical Office Assistant
Darian DeMarce
Mental Health Coordinator & Victim Advocate
Jade Herrera-Bustamante
Intake Specialist
Kerri Olschner
Victim Advocate & Volunteer Coordinator
Megan Jones
Finance Director
Tricia Fierling
Medical Assistant
Carla Avila Anderson
Bilingual Victim Advocate
Dr. Deanna
St. Germain
Medical Director
Jasmine Oliver
HR & Employee
Experience Director
Korryn Monkevicius
DV Witness Coordinator
Nichole Schumann
Forensic Interviewing & Regional Services Director
Corina Perea
Training & Prevention Coordinator
Denise Gaspar-Sanchez
Bilingual Forensic Interviewer
Katie Gregory
Trafficking Intervention Coordinator & Victim Advocate
Lynn Williams
Staff Accountant
Sarah Stewart
Executive Director
Interested in joining our team?
Visit our employment page for a list of current opportunities.