Kids FIRST
Individual and Family ServicesOregon, United States51-200 Employees
Kids FIRST operates as Lane County’s Children’s Advocacy Center, providing intervention and advocacy services for children who are victims of or witnesses to crime. Its integrated, one-stop approach includes forensic interviews, forensic medical exams, advocacy, therapy, and grand jury participation to minimize further trauma by avoiding multiple, separate visits to hospitals, welfare offices, police stations, and courtrooms. The organization serves children and their families in need of coordinated support at a critical moment following disclosures of abuse or violence, aiming to facilitate the healing process. Based in Eugene, Oregon, Kids FIRST exists within the Individual and Family Services sector and emphasizes a comprehensive, child-centered model that coordinates multiple disciplines under one roof. The center is part of a regional network addressing child victim services and advocacy, operating with a size and scope typical of nonprofit organizations serving local communities.