
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.
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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.