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Monday 9am - 5pm Tuesday 9am - 5pm Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday 9am - 5pm

Kids FIRST

Kids FIRST serves as Lane County's Children's Advocacy Center. Hope & healing starts here. The interviews are held in one of our child friendly video rooms.

Our primary goal is to make children feel safe, comfortable and supported while we provide the following services in a welcoming and child-friendly environment:

Recorded Interviews: Once a report of abuse is made to the proper authorities a child may be brought to Kids FIRST for an interview. Trained victim advocates, Child Protective Services, Law Enforcement Agencies and our Forensic Interviewe

r work with children ant their caregivers. The need for multiple interviews is reduced by recording the child's interview. Medical Exams: It may be appropriate to have the child examined by a specially-trained physician in a child-friendly medical room. The exam helps determine the child's medical and emotional needs and gather evidence. Victim Assistance: An advocate provides support and guidance to the child and his or her non-offending family members throughout the judicial process. Referrals: Because it's important to begin the healing process immediately, the advocate makes sure that the child and supportive family members get information and referral services to help with legal, financial, mental and physical health needs. Grand Jury Hearings: Law Enforcement authorities determine whether the case should be brought to the District Attorney's office for review. If the case is accepted for prosecution, Kids' FIRST is available for all meetings between the child and involved professionals. The grand jury also meets at Kids' FIRST, which allows the child to remain in familiar, comfortable surroundings. Educational Support Groups: We offer a free educational support group for parents of sexually abused children. Many parents of abused children find it comforting to learn and talk with others facing similar circumstances. Domestic Violence Witness Intervention: Children who witness domestic violence are interviewed at Kids FIRST and offered medical exams if needed. We provide immediate crisis intervention, information and referrals, resource development and safety planning for the children and survivors. Kids FIRST is the first child advocacy center in the nation to offer such services to our community.

06/19/2026

Kids FIRST is closed Friday, June 19, in honor Juneteenth - a day to commemorate the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States. It's a day of celebration for the Black community.

Learn about the nonprofits in your community that support Black children and families, and consider supporting them with your time, energy, and resources.

Eugene/Springfield NAACP
https://naacplanecounty.org/

Rooted in Blackness
https://rootedinblackness.org/

H.O.N.E.Y.
https://www.honeynonprofit.org/

Black Cultural Initiative
https://blackculturalinitiative.org/

BLACKS in Oregon
https://blacksinoregon.com/

Black Pioneer Families of Lane County
https://blackpioneerfamiliesoflanecounty.org/

06/18/2026

ICYMI - Kids FIRST's very own medical director, Dr. Corey Rood, was featured on the cover of the Lane County Medical Society's monthly publication, Medical Matters. It takes an incredible person to specialize in child abuse pediatrics, and Dr. Rood is certainly one of them. 👏👏

Check out his full feature article, where he discusses his work at Kids FIRST, trauma-informed care, and the need to care for yourself while caring for vulnerable populations.

https://cdn.ymaws.com/lcmedsociety.com/resource/resmgr/magazines/june_2026_web_reduced.pdf

06/16/2026

Enjoy a lovely summer evening at a beautiful winery! Join Kids FIRST for Winetasia on Saturday, July 25 at 6-10 PM at Hinman Vineyards. Pair bites from area restaurants with delicious wine, and play an exciting raffle filled with incredible prizes—all to support hope & healing for children who have experienced abuse in Lane County.

🍇Individual tickets and tables of 8 are available now at https://www.kfwinetasia.com/.

Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce Springfield Chamber of Commerce

06/12/2026

☀️Summer break is fast approaching, and for many children, that means more on-screen time playing video games, scrolling social media, staying connected with peers, and other online activities.

It’s a great time to review online safety tips with your kids and empower them to make healthy decisions during their next round of Fortnite. It’s also a good time to check in with managing screen time, set boundaries, and keep communication lines open so if your child comes across something or someone that feels unsafe, they’re comfortable letting you know.

🐠NetSmartz is a fantastic resource for online safety topics like internet safety at home, gaming safely, and smartphone safety. Learn more at https://www.ncmec.org/netsmartz/home

06/10/2026

We're Hiring! Kids FIRST has three positions open on our team. Are you ready to make an important difference in the lives of children in Lane County? Check out our full listings and apply today.

https://kidsfirst.applicantpool.com/jobs/

▪️The Bilingual Clinical Services Coordinator is often the first friendly face and voice families encounter at Kids FIRST. In this role, you'll help create a welcoming, supportive experience for children, caregivers, and community partners while coordinating the day-to-day logistics that keep our services running smoothly. From answering calls and greeting families to scheduling appointments, managing referrals, and supporting intake processes, you'll play a key role in connecting families to critical services.

▪️The Medical Assistant/Case Manager supports clinic operations, including coordinating Kids FIRST’s Karly’s Law response, maintaining communication with
community partners, managing electronic health records, processing external case reports, and more.

▪️The Victim Advocate/Case Manager provides crisis intervention to victims, including emotional support during the investigation and prosecution process. They assess a victim's needs and refers victims and their families to appropriate community services for assistance, act as an advocate for victims within the
community and criminal justice system, confer with law enforcement officials and prosecutors on the status of cases, and more.

Apply now! https://kidsfirst.applicantpool.com/jobs/

05/29/2026

We're Hiring! Kids FIRST has two positions open on our team.

The Medical Assistant/Case Manager supports clinic operations, including coordinating Kids FIRST’s Karly’s Law response, maintaining communication with community partners, managing electronic health records, processing external case reports, and more.

The Victim Advocate/Case Manager provides crisis intervention to victims, including emotional support during the investigation and prosecution process. They assess a victim's needs and refers victims and their families to appropriate community services for assistance, act as an advocate for victims within the community and criminal justice system, confer with law enforcement officials and prosecutors on the status of cases, and more.

Make an invaluable difference in the lives of children. Learn more and apply now.

https://kidsfirst.applicantpool.com/jobs/

05/25/2026

Kids FIRST will be closed Monday, May 25, in honor of Memorial Day.

05/22/2026

There's something so inspiring about kids caring about kids.👏

Kids FIRST was honored to receive two Community 101 Grants this month! The first was $1,500 from Riddle Jr/Sr High School students for advocacy supplies for the children we serve, like snacks, journals, menstrual products and more. The second, pictured here, was $2,500 from Kalapuya High School students in support of our mental health capital project - specifically, the fixtures in our soon-to-be new therapy space.

Community 101 funding is distributed to schools statewide by the Oregon Community Foundation to give students an opportunity to get involved in their communities through grantmaking and volunteering. As they do, they're getting the opportunity to learn about civic engagement, critical thinking, public speaking, community involvement, and more. During the 2024-25 school year, students across Oregon granted more than $200,000 to 97 nonprofits they researched and chose themselves.

Thank you for being the incredible young leaders you are, all!

Bethel School District Riddle School District Oregon Community Foundation

05/15/2026

Parents & caregivers don’t have to wait for challenging behavior or mood changes to support the mental health of kids. In fact, when trusted adults check in regularly, kids learn how to communicate their feelings, feel safe to share, and pick up the skills they need to navigate the tough days. It's Mental Health Awareness Month, but it's always a great time to ask, "How's life, really?"

☎️ If you or your child are experiencing emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or a mental health crisis, call or text 988 to the National Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, or call 911.

05/08/2026

ICYMI: While most don't know how prevalent child abuse is in our community, there are folks who work to raise awareness and help protect and heal kids. During KLCC's Oregon On the Record, Michael Dunne interviewed Kids FIRST Executive Director Patty Perlow during Child Abuse Prevention Month about what she's seen throughout her career of protecting children in Lane County.

📻 Check out the interview: https://www.klcc.org/podcast/oregon-on-the-record/2026-04-29/from-prosecutor-to-protector-former-lane-county-da-leads-kids-first

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299 East 18th Avenue
Eugene, OR
97401

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+15416823938

Website

http://kidsfirstcenter.net/

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