Kids Intervention and Diagnostic Service Center
ANNUAL REPORT 2013 Helping keep kids safe in Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook Counties and Warm Springs
Children in m in2,019 2013?children, youth and families were directly served through KIDS Center programs.
313 child evaluations and consults took place at KIDS Center. Sexual abuse Children in families received critical family support services. m in422 2013? Physical abuse 1,104 adults trained in our Prevention and Education programs. Sexual abuse Neglect Children in children received therapy through our partnership with Deschutes County Behavorial Health. m in180 2013? Physical abuse Psychological *Unduplicated number of clients receiving services shown above is 1,646. What Types of Types AbuseofDid Children in What Abuse Did Children in Neglect Sexual abuse Central Oregon Suffer From 2013? Drug endangered Central Oregon SufferinFrom in 2013? Types of Abuse
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17%
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Sexual abuse In 99% of KIDS Center cases the alleged offender was someone the child knew. Physical abuse
In 167 cases the abuse took place in the home. 184 children disclosed abuse at KIDS Center. Psychological
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Family Support Staff (2) made over 1,600 phone calls to help connect families with vital community resources and reduce life stressors that can increase the risk of abuse.
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In 2013, as we emerged from several years of difficult economic conditions in a solid position, our emphasis at KIDS Center has focused on Witness to resources Domestic the future direction of the organization and our ability to continue to expand supporting the most vulnerable members of our community. To establish new avenues through which we can pursue courses of action to solidify our long-term sustainability, we asked Violence ourselves three general questions: “What is it we do?” “For whom do we do it?” “How do we excel?” To answer these questions, KIDS Center’s Board of Directors worked with local facilitator, Moe Carrick, to update strategic statements that speak to the heart of KIDS Center. Our new strategic statements, along with some of my observations of how we’ve integrated them into our organization, include: Cultivate a vibrant and innovative culture that inspires the best. Ensuring that staff, volunteers, and Board members are well supported and resourced so they can bring their best to the children and families we serve. This includes more funding for staff trainings, creative appreciation and a balanced workload. Embrace a collaborative and intentional approach to fundraising that provides financial stability. Cultivation and development of donor relationships on multiple levels, throughout the year, to create, plan, and implement a successful Healing Hearts Luncheon, the first annual Cork & Barrel Fundraiser, and our annual holiday card donor appeal. The community response was generous and no doubt reflects their will and determination to help children and their families who are impacted by abuse. Utilize trusted and creative strategies to engage the community in celebrating the history, optimizing services, and fulfilling the mission of KIDS Center. Dedicated Central Oregonians built KIDS Center 20 years ago and this unique beginning has enabled us to be flexible and creative in engaging the community. This year, founding members of our organization came together and brainstormed ways to celebrate our upcoming anniversary. Those tremendous individuals had a phenomenal vision and because of their commitment, dedication, and perseverance, KIDS Center continues to be creative and responsive to the needs of children. Refine and strengthen the current service model to allow flexibility in meeting the needs of the region as resources are available. As a nonprofit mindful of the vital community resources entrusted to us, KIDS Center strives to stretch every dollar into meaningful service. This year, programs were directly allocated 90 cents of every dollar received. New services included collaboration with community partners to launch a 24-hour response for children who witness adult interpersonal violence and expanding services for non-offending caregivers. Unfortunately, with all of the successes over the past 20 years and a well-defined strategy for the future, our work at KIDS Center is not finished. As the numbers presented above attest, child abuse still occurs on a regular basis in Central Oregon and KIDS Center will continue to provide abuse prevention services; relief to victims of child abuse; and assistance to County District Attorney’s Offices, local law enforcement agencies, the medical community, and DHS Child Welfare to ensure we are ready and prepared to welcome every child and their family, when they need us the most. We count you, our community, as the heartbeat that inspires the work we do each and every day. Thank you for the steps you’ve taken over the past year to support children and families in our community!