2016 Annual Report Making miracles happen every day for children and families in Deschutes, Jefferson, Crook, and surrounding counties.
2,666 children, youth, and families were served through KIDS Center programs
210
758 child abuse evaluations and consults took place at KIDS Center
families received critical Family Support Services
426
adults were trained in our Prevention and Education programs
children received Therapy through our partnership with DCBH*
1,525
Children receive multiple services from KIDS Center. Number above will not add up to total number of individuals served. *Deschutes County Behavioral Health
From KIDS Center’s Executive Director
96.5%
A mother recently told us, “Miracles happen at KIDS Center.” And it’s true. In 2016, more than 2,666 children, youth, and families in Central Oregon received vital services from KIDS Center, such as our child abuse assessments, family support, therapy services, and prevention and education trainings.
Healing
Throughout this annual report, witness these miracles and the tremendous impact that KIDS Center staff, volunteers, board members, donors, and our community partners made in the lives of children and their families affected by abuse. You’ll learn how we supported them through our comprehensive services, from providing our Bridges to Healing Support Groups to achieving our tipping point goal of training over 5% of the population in the Darkness to Light’s: Stewards of Children® program. These miracles happen in part because children and families who come to KIDS Center tell us what they need—and we listen. Also, since 2011, we’ve participated in the National Outcome Measurement System (OMS)* project which helps child abuse intervention centers (CAICs), like KIDS Center, evaluate their programs to increase the quality of services provided to children and families and to improve the collaborative efforts of multidisciplinary team (MDT) members. From client surveys received through this process, we’ve learned a lot from families. While we still have room to improve, parents overwhelmingly feel that our staff cultivates healing for their children and family members, key community partners are supported by our collaborative efforts, and we are trusted to walk beside families professionally and compassionately as they navigate the impacts of abuse on their families. With the support of a very generous community, we continue to develop effective, proven programs and resources for those who experience trauma. Thank you to our donors, community partners, volunteers, board of directors, and key stakeholders for your dedication, compassion, financial support, and advocacy. Because of you, no child is ever turned away from KIDS Center, and every courageous family who calls us for help receives immediate support. And we will continue to be here, facilitating miracles, until child abuse is eliminated. *http://www.nationalchildrensalliance.org/measuring-cac-outcomes
KIDS Center clients whose abuse took place in the home children served by KIDS Center were 10 and younger
210 99%
247 121
KIDS Center clients knew their alleged offender
Children visiting KIDS Center in 2016, experienced the following types of abuse.
Children disclosed their abuse at KIDS Center
Sexual
179
Physical
142
neglect
74
psychological
126
drug endangered
80
domestic violence
137
96.5% of caregivers agree that KIDS Center provided them with resources to support their children.
95% Justice
95% of MDT members believe that KIDS Center provides resources to help them better work on [child abuse] cases.
95.7% Trust
If caregivers knew anyone else dealing with a situation like the one their family faced, 95.7% would tell people about KIDS Center.
While each child seen at KIDS Center is referred for a specific concern of abuse, children often experience multiple types of abuse.
Healing • Justice
• Trust
472
Karly's Law: 10 Years of protecting oregon's children KIDS Center responds to children who have experienced all types of abuse (physical, sexual, drug endangerment, witness to domestic violence, and neglect). Karly’s Law draws attention to one type of abuse and aims to prevent future children from meeting the same fate as the little girl it was named for. Karly’s Law was written into Oregon law in 2007. It is named for Karly Sheehan, a three-year-old girl from Corvallis who died from physical abuse and neglect when a complete MDT response, including a Designated Medical Professional (DMP), was not yet part of the protocol. The law mandates that children who exhibit suspicious physical injuries in the course of a child abuse investigation must receive medical attention within 48 hours. KIDS Center is the DMP for Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson Counties as well as the Regional Service Provider for four additional Oregon counties. As part of the DMP role, KIDS Center’s team provides medical exams and case reviews for children who have physical injuries that may be non-accidental and inflicted. The medical team also trains local medical professionals on Karly’s Law exam guidelines to ensure a thorough work-up is performed when a child cannot be seen at KIDS Center. KIDS Center and our community partners, such as the DHS - Child Welfare and law enforcement, follow protocols to ensure that injuries are documented and medical attention is sought. The team works together to provide services and support to keep children safe. It is the hope that this collaborative and comprehensive approach prevents vulnerable children from slipping through the cracks.
community partners (law enforcement, district attorney’s offices, DHS and medical providers) were educated by KIDS Center’s Evaluation Team on how to identify, investigate, and prevent child abuse. (27 trainings)
7,350 Karly’s Law assessments have been conducted across the state of Oregon since the law was passed in 2008.
133
children were referred to KIDS Center with suspicious physical injuries in 2016.
Reaching the tipping point
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helping children and families affected by abuse to begin their healing journey
“Thank you for the support and guidance of what is to come and how to handle it.” –Parent of a KIDS Center Client
96.5% Agree
KIDS Center staff provided me with our res ces to support my child and respond to his/her needs in the days and weeks ahead.
“The counseling my daughter has received has been invaluable. It has made a huge difference in her being able to move forward.” –Parent of a KIDS Center Client
In the United States alone, one in 10 children will be sexually abused before the age of 18, making this likely the most prevalent health problem children face, with the most serious array of consequences. In over 90% of incidents, children are abused by a trusted family member or friend. To help address this startling issue, KIDS Center has been training Central Oregon communities in Darkness to Light: Stewards of Children® child sexual abuse prevention program since 2005. In 2015, KIDS Center was chosen by The Ford Family Foundation as one of eleven nonprofits across Oregon and in Siskiyou County, California, to be a part of Protect Our Children. Protect Our Children is a new Ford Family Foundation program that is partnering with Darkness to Light to launch and grow child sexual abuse prevention programs in rural communities across Oregon (primarily Crook and Jefferson County in Central Oregon) and northern California. We are delighted to share that in 2016 KIDS Center reached the tipping point by training five percent of the adult population (more than 10,000 adults) in our families, schools, and youth-serving organizations with Darkness to Light: Stewards of Children® child sexual abuse prevention program. This lays the foundation for a proactive, community-wide approach to prevention, and builds momentum toward educating and empowering all adults to protect children from abuse. Keavy Cook, Director of Children, Youth, and Families at The Ford Family Foundation explains, “KIDS Center continues to be a leader in the state in child sexual abuse prevention and intervention –they have long been a group that The Ford Family Foundation turns to for expert advice and counsel in this arena. As we looked to design a statewide effort to raise awareness around the issue of child sexual abuse, now called Protect Our Children, KIDS Center’s expertise was key! We continue to be grateful for their collaboration and insight.”
“Five percent is a small, attainable goal that has dramatic effect on community prevention efforts. This is the point when we see training initiatives take a life of their own, and we applaud KIDS Center and Deschutes County for their efforts to create a community where children can grow and thrive.” -Darkness to Light Director of Programs, Cindy McElhinney
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ensuring children and families served know they can trust KIDS Center
Expanding Our Therapy Program Therapy can make the difference between a family who grows and heals from abuse and one who repeats it. In 2016, KIDS Center increased therapeutic services offered to families in the following ways:
Mental Health Support at the Time of Evaluation
“My child and I were so comfortable and we were treated with such kindness. It was a blessing to walk into an unknown environment during times of stress and feel appreciated and welcomed.”
It takes tremendous courage for a child to disclose abuse and they deserve to have access to immediate support and therapy services. For each family that comes to KIDS Center for an evaluation, a Child and Family Therapist meets with them to provide mental health support at the time of the evaluation. Providing psycho-education on the effects of abuse, such as normalizing behavior changes and validating emotions, gives families a sense of relief and empowerment. Caregivers often feel overwhelmed and uncertain about how to support their child and families following abuse. Therapists let them know that they are not alone and that with support, their child can heal.
–Parent of a KIDS Center Client
Therapy
In the last year, KIDS Center’s Therapy Team has grown to three on-site Therapists. They are available to provide immediate therapy to families who seek help from KIDS Center. The team provides evidence-based therapy services to child survivors of abuse and their families in the form of individual, family, and group therapy. Our on-site therapy program has decreased wait times between a referral and a family’s first therapy appointment, so families receive more immediate support following abuse.
98.3% Agree My child felt safe at KIDS Center.
Bridges to Healing Support Group
When a child is sexually abused, the entire family is affected. The Bridges to Healing Support Group is for children who have been sexually abused and their non-offending caregivers and siblings. KIDS Center now partners with Deschutes County Behavioral Health and Lutheran Community Services Northwest to offer the Bridges to Healing Program in Redmond and Prineville in addition to Bend. Jefferson County and the City of LaPine have also expressed interest in bringing the program to their communities.
Domestic Violence child witness program Children from homes where domestic violence occurs are 15 times more likely to be physically abused, sexually abused, or seriously neglected. KIDS Center realized that many of the children and caregivers experiencing domestic violence in our community were not receiving important intervention services. So in 2014, in partnership with the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office, we launched the Domestic Violence Child Witness Program (DVCWP). This program brings together local law enforcement, the DHS-Child Welfare, Saving Grace, KIDS Center, and the District Attorney’s Office to help increase safety for children and non-offending caregivers by providing timely wrap-around services and support following an incident of domestic violence. In the last three years, 55 children and their caregivers have participated in the program. Without it, they would not have received coordinated services. As a team, community partners meet regularly to evaluate the program and work to improve the children and victims’ success. The partnership of these agencies highlights the team spirit of our community and a shared goal of keeping kids and families safe.
Step 1 victims of DV and children are scheduled for an appointment at KIDS Center
Step 4
STEP 2
children participate ed in a digitally record forensic interview where they can tell their story in a safe environment
How does the program work?
DHS and law enforcement use the appointment to gather information and support safety planning
Step 3
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striving to ensure just outcomes for children and families by fostering collaboration amongst MDT partners
94% Agree
MDT members believe the clients served through KIDS Center benefit from the collaborative approach of the MDT team.
“What a wonderful partnership. Passionate, dedicated, and professional folks providing critical services.” –MDT Member
DVCWP Statistics 1
100% of children participating in the program disclosed witnessing domestic violence.
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Zero cases with a child interview have been dismissed by the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office.
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100% of survey respondents agreed that they felt that they and their children felt safe during the interview.*
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100% of DVCWP participants felt they learned more about legal concerns related to their family.*
*Anonymous survey is administered by the Victims’ Assistance Program 30 days after the initial appointment
Board of Directors
2016 Operating Expense $2,175,333
Investments in Events has grown by 11% over the last four years, realizing an increase by 18% in additional revenue.
Events $373,674
Prevention & Education $266,457
17%
12%
Fundraising $124,644
Evaluation Program $953,887
6%
44%
Each medical evaluation costs approx. $3,000. Insurance reimbursements equate to less than 20% of the actual cost.
Administrative & General $106,900
5%
Bridges to Healing was been made possible by the generosity of grants from multiple foundations and is being sustained by revenue from Cork & Barrel.
Bridges to Healing Support Groups $106,636
5%
Eval - Therapy Services $47,977
Executive Director Shelly Smith
2%
To meet the growing need, therapy services are expected to expand in 2017 & 2018.
Public Funds include revenue from county agencies’ support law enforcement, lottery funds, and some county offices.
Family Support Program $195,157
KIDS Center is a private non-profit and receives no tax payer dollars.
9%
Program Revenue $140,675
6%
7%
Contracts $35,791
Finance Director Holly West
Advisory Councils Deschutes County Revenue from events like Cork & Barrel and our Healing Hearts Luncheon help provide KIDS Center’s vital services at no cost to the families.
2%
Federal & State Grants $429,454
Events $735,371
18%
32%
In-Kind Donations $120,687
Events Corp Sponsors $171,508
Private Foundations $215,682
9%
United Way $29,410
1%
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Surplus $168,602
7%
Individual $275,673
12%
Corporate Partners $17,148
1%
Tammy Baney Shannon Bauhofer Lilian Chu Patti Craveiro Dick Donaca Joanne Donaca Jim Dover Chris Gardner Ted Hetzel Janet Hiatt
Teresa Hogue Linda Huston Andy Jordan Mike McNeil Sue Shepardson Bob Smit Marda Stoliar Diana Tomseth Jan Wick
crook County This surplus will be used to invest in new programs.
5%
KIDS Center receives grant funds from approximately 20 private and family foundations throughout the state of Oregon.
Director of Development & Prevention Robin Antonson
Over the last four years, Family Support staff have provided support for more than 2,300 families.
2016 Operating Revenue $2,175,333 Public Funds $172,536
Justin Phillips, Chair Dr. Jeff Absalon, Vice Chair Peter Bunce, Treasurer David DeRose, Secretary Jeff Klein, Immediate Past Chair Mary F. Anderson David Gilmore Ginny Haarberg Margi Heater Peter Hicks Joel Hoff Dr. Megan Karnopp Eric King Jay Mathisen Sue McWilliams Annie Nelson Jason Nuñez-Mooney Jeff Patterson Gina Perez Vanderburg Jon Scanlan Dr. Blair Struble Dr. Shilo Tippett Daina Vitolins
Donations from individuals and businesses in our local community fund 52% of our annual operating budget.
7%
Terri Andreasen Mona Boyd Eric Bush Kim Bush Muriel DeLavergne-Brown Joel Hoff Wendy Perrin Daina Vitolins
jefferson County Ken Clark Heather Crow-Martinez Cindy Hess-Mondoy Barbara Ibrahim Michelle Ramos Nancy Seyler Shilo Tippett