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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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
Media
View Kids FIRST media highlights
Press Releases
Kids FIRST Launches $1-Million Capital Campaign for Child Mental Health Space - 2026
Re-accreditation Press Release - 2021
Podcast/Radio Interviews
KLCC "From prosecutor to protector: Former Lane County DA leads Kids FIRST" - April 2026
KLCC "Human trafficking: Nowhere is immune" - 2025
The Briefing Room "Nichole and Sarah Fight for Kids" - 2023
In the news
2025
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KVAL: LCSO: Child sex abuse crimes most common investigations handled by agency (Dec. 2025)
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KMTR: Former DA Patty Perlow revisits roots in move to lead Kids FIRST (Jan. 2025)
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KVAL: Former Lane County DA named Kids FIRST Executive Director (Jan. 2025)
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KEZI: Former Lane County DA enters new role at children's advocacy center (Jan 2025)
2023
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KEZI: Child Abuse Prevention Month (April 2023)
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KMTR: Child Abuse Prevention Month (April 2023)
2020