Kids FIRST

Be the driving force behind a mission that matters! Are you or someone you know a passionate leader with a heart for child safety and well-being? We are #hiring a visionary and strategic Executive Director to guide our dynamic nonprofit organization. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment, excels at building meaningful partnerships, and has a strong track record in fundraising. Whether your background is in healthcare, law, business, human services, or a related field, we welcome your expertise and enthusiasm to join our dedicated, caring, and highly-regarded team! Salary: $120,000-$140,000 | Applications due by November 3, 2024

Our friends at Umpqua Bank understand the importance of supporting child victims of abuse in our community, and they’re stepping up to help make a difference. 🙌 🎉 🌲 Here’s the plan: Umpqua Bank will donate $100 each time someone new signs up for Kids FIRST Circle this week-- up to $1,000 total. 🎉 😍 🌟 What is Kids FIRST Circle? It's our monthly giving program where generous people like you commit to giving $10 or more each month. 🌟 We are thrilled to have this incredible opportunity and invite you to join us as a KF Circle donor to help us reach our goal of 10 new members. By becoming a monthly donor, you are helping ensure Kids FIRST’s sustainability while providing hope and healing to children who need it. 🌟 Join today at https://lnkd.in/gKD2AG2J

This is such a great opportunity for Primary Care Providers in Oregon!

We are back with MDT* Highlights! This month we recognize an amazing team member, Leeanna Barton. ⭐ Leeanna Barton ⭐ Investigator III ☀ TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOUR WORK I’m an investigator with OTIS (Office of Training, Investigations and Safety with DHS). I’ve been in this role for about 3.5 years and really enjoy it. I’m on our south team, which means I can be assigned a report anywhere south of Salem, but I mainly cover Lane County. Our team conducts various abuse investigations by third party individuals, schools, daycares, and other child caring agencies. ☀ What is your favorite part about working with Kids FIRST? I enjoy working with Kids FIRST for so many reasons! The genuine care and support they provide to children and families is unmatched. ☀ What is your favorite story/experience with KF? Not a specific experience, but there’s been so many times where kids say the funniest things that make me laugh out loud. ☀ What is something most people might not know about you or a fun fact? I listen to mostly pop-punk and metal music and love going to concerts. I always have tickets for some upcoming concert and could talk with someone about music for hours. I could also talk about books for hours and am a huge reader. ☀ What is your favorite sport/activity to do? I’ve never been athletic and I’m one of the most uncoordinated people you’ll meet, but I love a group workout class! I’ve been a member at Burn Boot Camp for a while and can’t say enough good things about it. I encourage anyone who’s been interested in trying it out to give it a try! ☀ What did you want to be when you were younger? And why? I was totally set on being a popstar, but turns out I’m better suited for karaoke. -- *What is the MDT? Kids FIRST chairs the Lane County Multidisciplinary Child Abuse Intervention Team (MDT), which provides policy and case review. The team is made up of law enforcement, medical, child protection, school, legal and social service professionals. The purpose of this team is to ensure that no child slips between the cracks of an overburdened system.

We are thrilled to share some great news with you: Winetasia 2024 was an outstanding success, thanks to your incredible support! 🎉 Together, we raised over $80,000 at this year's event, marking a new fundraising record for Kids FIRST. This achievement would not have been possible without the generosity of our community and the dedication of supporters like you. 😍 Funds raised through raffle sales, event sponsorship, and donations will directly benefit the children and families we serve in Lane County. Thank you once again for your unwavering support. ❤️ 💚 Title Sponsor: Northwest Community Credit Union Inc. 💚 Platinum Sponsors: Burley, Riverstrong, & Peaceful Resilience Counseling 💚 5-Star Sponsors: Silvan Ridge Winery, Performance Resources, Inc., & Sponsors Inc. (And shout out to our friend Dominick Barbero Photography LLC capturing the event so beautifully in these photos!)

We are so thankful for Eugene Active 20-30 Club #920 and their incredible support of Kids FIRST Winetasia!

👋 Hi there! Kids FIRST would like to extend an invite for our upcoming virtual training: Understanding Sex Trafficking & Online Enticement. 💻To register, please visit this link: https://lnkd.in/gV-Q6QuN

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. 💚 We hope you take this post as a little reminder to give yourself grace as you work through challenges.

We are thrilled to announce support from our friends at Three Rivers Foundation this spring. 🎉The Foundation awarded Kids FIRST $10,000 to help fund our Bilingual Forensic Interviewer position. This position helps ensure all children in Lane County who visit our center receive the appropriate trauma-informed intervention and support they need to heal. 🥰 Thank you again, TRF-- we truly appreciate your partnership.

We are so thankful for Eugene Active 20-30 Club #920 and their incredible support of Kids FIRST! Earlier this week, the Club presented their Spring grant awards and Kids FIRST received $5,000 for our bilingual forensic interviewer position. This award is so meaningful, as it will help ensure all children and their families who visit our center will have the support they need to heal. ❤