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
HIPAA Policies
Multidisciplinary Team Trainings
From Exploring to Exploiting - Understanding the Range of Children's Sexual Behaviors
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 | 9am - 11am
To help us plan, please choose In-Person or Virtual when you register. The In-Person will be held in the MDT Room at Kids FIRST. Light refreshments will be provided.
Participants will be able to:
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Understand normal/healthy child sexual behaviors.
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Recognize concerning and problematic child sexual behaviors and sexually exploiting/offending behaviors.
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Understand sexual development in children as part of all aspects of child development.
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Learn what might contribute to sexual behaviors beyond what is considered natural and healthy including understanding the influence of society and culture, technology, and family influences on child sexual development.
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Make decisions on how to respond without over or under-reacting; knowing when clinical intervention is warranted.
and more!
New MDT Member Orientation
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 | 8:30am - 12:30pm
An in-person or virtual training for Lane County MDT members to gain a detailed understanding of Kids FIRST's services, as well as each member's role as a part of our statutorily required Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Intervention Team.
This training meets the basic requirements of ORS 418.747
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Kids FIRST and the services we provide
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How and when to make a referral for a forensic interview and/or medical exam
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Understand the forensic interviewing process and its role in investigations
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How and when to submit a Karly's Law case referral