KIDS Center 2022 Annual Report

ANNUAL REPORT 22

INSIDE FROM OUR DIRECTOR YEAR AT A GLANCE FINANCIALS IMPACT

Our Mission: We lead our region’s response to child abuse.

WHAT FAMILIES SAID IN 2022

“Thank you for all of your attentiveness, support and courage imparted to us at such a tender time. We are so grateful to all of you. My kids feel so loved and so do I.”

“Pudiste ayudarle a mi hija sentirse bien levantándole el ánimo. (You were able to help my daughter feel good by lifting her spirits.)”

“I was scared for my daughter at first, but by the end she was laughing and enjoying her time. Everyone here is so sweet and I’m thankful.”

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

Board of Directors

Sandy Cummings Board Chair

Leslie Neugebauer Vice Chair

Annie Nelson Secretary

Jason Nuñez-Mooney Treasurer

Dr. Jeff Absalon

Talena Barker

Molly Carroll

Cory Darling

Dave DeRose

Ali Dietz

David Gilmore

Jason Maniscalco

Stacy Neil

Lois Vallerga

Sharon Wojda

Crook County Advisory Council

Terri Andreasen

Joel Hoff

Hayden Gaines

Julie Martinez

Jihan Nelson

Deschutes County Advisory Council

Tammy Baney

Shannon Bauhofer

Lilian Chu

Patti Craveiro

Dick Donaca

Joanne Donaca

Jim Dover

Mike Dugan

Chris Gardner

Ted Hetzel

Janet Hiatt

Teresa Hogue

Linda Huston

Andy Jordan

Eric King

Jeff Klein

Jay Mathisen

Jeff Patterson

Justin Phillips

Sue Shepardson

Bob Smit

Marda Stoliar

Dr. Blair Struble

Diana Tomseth

Jan Wick

Jefferson County Advisory Council

Sarah Huber

Barb Ibrahim

Lisa Johnson

Nancy Seyler

Dr. Shilo Tippett

Steve Webb

“I appreciated the kindness and willingness to help me help my children without judgment.”

“I appreciated all of the love and kindness...and making us feel like none of us were at fault. Thank you for fighting for us!”

FROM THE DIRECTOR

Dear Friends,

Looking back on 2022, I am so incredibly proud of what KIDS Center accomplished. Our staff, board, volunteers, supporters, partners, and clients all came together to ensure we made major progress towards ending child abuse. Our service delivery approached the highest level we’ve seen, making 2022 another peak year for children in need of our services.

Page ahead and you’ll get a sense of our efforts: in “2022 Impact” (page 6), “Markers and Milestones” (page 7), and “Year at a Glance” (page 8).

The year began with tremendous heartache following the sudden passing of Barbara Hendrix, one of our Child & Family Therapists. This was a devastating loss for our staff, clients, and community. In her years with us, Barb mentored many of our staff and frequently testified in court proceedings on behalf of children. Barb helped hundreds of children heal and move forward with optimism and strength.

This tragic loss revealed the incredible resilience of our team. We grieved...and then regrouped. We took inspiration from how Barb lived her life, revisited the lessons she shared, and channeled that energy and spirit into our work. It was amazing to see our team move forward by focusing on why we are here—to help children and families impacted by abuse.

In the months that followed, it was energizing to return to in-person abuse prevention trainings, community events and fundraisers like Cork & Barrel. We relished a return to working alongside our many community partners (in-person!) within and beyond our tri-county service area. And we organized several valuable trainings for our MDT (multi-disciplinary team) partners, providing crucial subject matter on child abuse to professionals across the public safety sector.

During this time, we were also working on a new Strategic Plan to position KIDS Center to meet the evolving needs of our growing region. We began this process in 2021 by enlisting a planning consultant and gathering input from a wide range of community voices. A Strategic Planning Committee (comprised of board and staff members) looked at how best to improve our service access, our excellence, our capacity, and our sustainability. We also redefined our organizational mission, vision, and values. The result was a fully-realized strategy which will guide us over the next several years. The Board of Directors approved our Strategic Plan in July 2022, and we have already made encouraging progress in bringing this plan to life. More information about our Strategic Plan can be found on the following pages.

Lastly, I wish to thank you for your impact in 2022. Whether you volunteered, donated, attended a training, took a tour, joined us for a fundraiser, walked alongside us as a community partner, or trusted us to provide services to you or your loved ones, your commitment to KIDS Center makes all the difference.

With gratitude,

Gil Levy Executive Director

Our strategy to help more kids.

In fall of 2022, KIDS Center unveiled our new multi-year Strategic Plan. This plan outlines a range of initiatives— from making it easier for children and partners to access our services, to expanding our therapy program and training offerings, to always striving to provide a top-notch workplace, and boosting our fundraising to support our services. The common thread that unites them all? Helping more kids who need us across our region. Here’s how:

Read our 3 Year Strategic Plan

Scan the QR code to read our plan online...

or request a printed copy by emailing us at info@kidscenter.org

Prepare now for tomorrow’s need.

Central Oregon faces many challenges: a booming population, rising costs of living, and a major housing shortage. We expect these conditions will lead to a higher number of child abuse cases in the coming years. Our plan ensures KIDS Center will be staffed to serve more children and families in need of child abuse evaluations, family advocacy and therapy.

Make it easier for families to access our services.

Our service area covers more than 20,000 square miles across Central and Eastern Oregon. Many of the communities we serve are several hours away. Outside of our metro area, distance creates many barriers that can prevent families from coming to KIDS Center. Families may be unable to leave work—or lose a day’s pay—to make a long drive for a child abuse evaluation than can last 4 or more hours. They may lack reliable transportation, or they may encounter winter weather that makes travel unsafe. Distance also makes it more difficult for our partners in law enforcement and child welfare to attend these evaluations; communities can not always spare a police officer or child welfare worker for an entire day. Our Strategic Plan addresses these barriers, with the goal of improving access for children in Crook and Jefferson counties and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Our Plan also explores how we could serve children and families in Harney, Sherman, and Wheeler Counties.

Why is access to KIDS Center so crucial? Children and families who receive our comprehensive services experience better outcomes—in both the short and long-term. Our services are grounded in best practices, effective at evaluating abuse, and designed to minimize re-traumatization. Families benefit from emotional support, on-going therapy, and an advocate who can connect them with resources. Children are also better supported if their case goes to trial. Our services are free, so families can get help without additional financial stress.

Support our partners with trainings and expertise.

We can help more kids by supporting our community partners in medicine, education, law enforcement, child welfare, and the justice system. This is especially true in Harney, Wheeler and Sherman counties, which are outside of our direct service area. Our Strategic Plan calls for expanding training opportunities and deepening relationships with our partners across the region, so they can better identify, respond and investigate suspected cases of child abuse in their local communities.

How will we make it happen?

Our Strategic Plan also focuses on how to fully support these initiatives through people, systems and resources. The Plan provides a blueprint to:

Ensure we recruit and retain talented professional staff

Further strengthen our connections to our communities.

Ensure our events remain current, vibrant and successful.

Explore our potential to serve a broader region.

414 children received child abuse evaluation services

393 families received advocacy services

783 therapy sessions for children and family members

848 adults trained in child safety

The Bend Police Department values its partnership with KIDS Center. We are privileged to have a program like KIDS Center serving our region.

—Jason Maniscalco, Captain, City of Bend Police Department and KIDS Center Board Member

MARKERS & MILE STONES

Here are the highlights— both large and small—that encapsulated 2022. Many of these events reflect a return to “normal” after the pandemic. Others point to our continued growth as an organization.

KIDS Center staff seated on Protect Our Children Advisory Council

Giving Tuesday fundraiser featured on TV

3 Year Party unveils strategic plan

Front desk volunteers return to our building!

69 partners attend our in-person MDT training on vicarious trauma

Release of our 2021 annual report

We hire a bilingual (English/ Spanish) Prevention Specialist

Board approves new 3-Year Strategic Plan

Cork & Barrel (in-person at The Riverhouse) meets our fundraising goal

Staff discussions to define our organizational values

51 partners attend our MDT Training in Harney County

Blue Ribbon Campaign brings back in-person community events

Launch of new Safe & Sound 21-day online prevention program

In-person Regional Advisory Council meetings restart in Crook and Jefferson following pandemic

We receive sizable grants from City of Bend and National Children’s Alliance Launch of 401k Program with company match for employees

5 staff attend San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment

YEAR AT A GLANCE

In addition to the services we provided to families (see page 6), KIDS Center also provided partner trainings for our regional partners and prevention trainings for local groups and individuals. Our annual fundraising events—along with several community-organized fundraisers—generated support year-round. Thanks to everyone who participated!

PARTNER TRAININGS

Intro to KIDS Center

Redmond Police Department

Deschutes County DHS

Madras Police Department

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office

Initial Responder

Redmond Police Department

Madras Police Department

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office

Karly’s Law

Madras Police Department

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

Deschutes County DHS

MDT Development Training

Harney County MDT

Deschutes County MDT

Growing up in a Hypersexualized Porn Culture

Deschutes County MDT

Crook County MDT

Jefferson County MDT

Vicarious Trauma/Secondary Traumatic Stress

Deschutes County MDT

Crook County MDT

Jefferson County MDT

A Medical Approach to Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Cases Based on Clinical Practice: Medical Providers (Statewide)

Vicarious Trauma: Law Enforcement

Madras Police Department

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

MDT Quarterly Training:

Agency Spotlight

Deschutes County MDT

PREVENTION TRAININGS FOR GROUPS

SafetyNet ©

Seven Peaks School 6th–8th Grades

Warm Springs Academy 6th Graders

Condon Schools K-12th Grades

Arlington School Parents

Amity Creek Parents

Dufur School K–12th Grades

Amity Creek 3rd–5th Grades

Sisters Middle School Parents

Sisters Middle School 7th & 8th Grades

Friends of the Children Mentors

Let’s Talk About It

OSU Human Development & Family Sciences 311

Darkness to Light: Stewards of Children ©

Cascade School of Music

Heart of Oregon Corps

OSU Cascades Students, Faculty, and Staff

COCC ED 265

Camp Eagle

Boys and Girls Club, Bend Young Life

Iglesia Cristiana and Iglesia Getsemani

COCC ED 140

COCC Nursing Students

Darkness to Light: Bystanders Protecting Children © Bend Parks and Rec, Kids Inc.

KIDS Center 101

OSU Human Development & Family Sciences Family Violence

Redmond Fire & Rescue

Children’s Heart Center of Central Oregon

OSU-ALS 199

Child Abuse: Signs, Symptoms and Prevention

Maple Star Circle of Friends

PREVENTION TRAININGS

SafetyNet

994 Youth Trained, 133 Adults Trained

Let’s Talk About It

54 Adults Trained

Darkness to Light: Stewards of Children©

266 Adults Trained

New! Darkness to Light: Healthy Touch for Children and Youth©

55 Children and Youth

New! Darkness to Light: Bystanders Protecting Children

6 Adults Trained

New! Darkness to Light: Talking with Children about Safety from Sexual Abuse

7 Adults Trained

Safe & Sound Online Prevention Program

100 Subscribers

FUNDRAISING EVENTS

Healing Hearts Virtual Event

April 5, 2022

Raised $103,083

Cork & Barrel

Food & Wine Series

July 14-16, 2022

Raised $524,389

Giving Tuesday

November 29, 2022

Raised $2,657

Holiday Giving Campaign

November 1—December 31, 2022

Raised $120,098

COMMUNITY-ORGANIZED FUNDRAISERS

Raising $1,000 or more

Broken Top Women’s Golf Association

Multifamily NW

Va Piano Vineyards

PGA Oregon Open Golf Tournament

2022 FINANCIAL REPORT

Expenses: $3,207,248

Revenue: $3,207,248

Fundraisers ensure services remain free.

Our fundraising events ensure our vital services remain free for all families.

Surplus supports growth. A $185,243 surplus will be allocated to program growth and long-term sustainability.

Surplus $185,243

RECOGNITION & THANKS

Healing Hearts Society

Gifts totaling $1,000 or more from Jan 1-Dec 31, 2022. Names in bold have been members of our Healing Hearts Society for the last 5 years.

Anonymous - 10

Jeff and Linda Absalon

Jeff and Heather Amaral

Troy and Robin Bailey

John and Gussie Baker

Kurt and Talena Barker

Bend Elks Lodge No. 1371

Bob and Jean Bennett

Steve and Mary Biehn

Steven and Andrea Blazic

Galen and Meghan Blyth

Mitch and Audra Bohn

Michel and Marian Boileau

David and Deb Bourke

Ann Brayfield and Joe Emerson

Carey and Shari Brennan

Broken Top Women’s Golf Assoc.

Cece Buchanan

Larry and Pat Burch

Bob and Pam Caine

Carlson Sign

Robert and Kim Carrick

Adam and Molly Carroll

Steve and Muffer Carroll

Dennis and Holly Carter

Donnie and Heidi

Castleman

Hollie Choe

Mike and Lilian Chu

Ron Cochran and Julia Kennedy Cochran

Kevin and Robie Cole

Robert Cole

Les and Lori Cooper

Cynthia Cowan

Kay Craven

Jim and Joanie Croteau

Jack and Helen Crowell

Bruce and Sandy Cummings

Philip Dean and

Linda Church

Jim and Dory Delp

Dave and Janae DeRose

Adam and Ali Dietz

Alex Dietz and Andrea Miller

Bob and Carolyn Dietz

Sage and Lynne Dorsey

Jim and Julane Dover

George and Kim Durkee

Kathie Eckman

Cameron Edwards and Renee Raujol

Envision Bend

Greg and Vicki Everson

Marcia and Gary Everton

Brian and Jill Faherty

Nancy Faries

Anita Feagans

Jim and Patty Felton

Dennis and Zelia Flannery

Harlan and Gwen Friesen

John and Timbre Furrow

Brent Gillson & Jody Saffert

David Gilmore and Scott Woods

Dan and Sara Goodrich

Jenny and Tim Green

Sharon Gueck

Mark and Dana

Hagenbaugh

Greg and Linda Halliday

Larry and Connie Hancock

Lee and Lisa Handley

Guitar Hanna and Jake Waits

Matthew and Kati Hannigan

Gary and Ann Hanson

Ron and Beth Hanson

Lurlyn Hasselblad

Brian and Kirsten HeinzGarcia

Steve and Cheri Helt

Natasha Henderson

Joel and Nicole Hoff

Dr. Sandra Holloway

Peter and Carol Holzer

Kevin Hopper and Mindy Mason

Krista Horton

John and Nancy James

Kelly and Joe Janes

Larry and Kathy Janssen

Chuck and Barbara

Johnson

Craig and Sherry Jones

Andy Jordan and

Marcia Morgan

Jay and Tory Junkin

Dusty and Connie Kaser

Kristen Kellogg

Ben Kelso

Deanne and Keith

Kenneally

Bradley and Melissa Kent

Eric King and Martha Ketsdever

Max King and Dory Koehler-King

Brad Kirkbride

Jennifer Kizziar

Jeff and Michelle Klein

“KIDS Center was created for the community, by the community. It is a safe, trusted place with a compassionate team where children and families can begin their healing process. I know that every dollar donated is used responsibly to help vulnerable members of our community.”

—Blair Struble, Owner of Struble Orthodontics, KIDS Center Advisory Council Member & Volunteer, Former KIDS Center Board Member

Howie and Marcia Koff

Jim and Sarah Langton

Tom Lau - Suterra

Andy and Shana Laursen

Diana Law

Les Schwab Tire Centers

Liz and Keith Levesque

Gil and Tara Levy

Brian and Julie Lezotte

William and Ann Lincoln

Scott and Christine Lucas

Jim Lussier

Tyler and Megan E.

Mackeson

Steve and Patsy Macnab

Gary Maffei and Marc Lintner

Russell and Sheri Massine

McConnell and Ilene Style

Kenneth and Jan

McCumber

Jim and Alison McElroy

Rex and Theresa McGrath

Leslie Miller

Alan and Cathy Mills

Rocky and Barbara Miner

Greg and Patricia Moss

Multifamily NW

Carol and Jerry Neil

Nathan and Stacy Neil

Leslie Neugebauer

Norwyn and Barbara

Newby

Jeremy and Chelsea

Niederklein

Bob and Vicky Nippert

Jason Nunez-Mooney

Greg and Katrina Obata

Amy Ochander

Annis Oetinger

Erin Olson and Karyn Vincent

Ron and Kathie Olson and Family

Russ and Molly Omizo

Linda and Brian Opdycke

Nick Orrico and Paola Camacho

Ray and Joyce Ownby

Dan and Rebekah Pahlisch

Dennis and Beverly Pahlisch

Bernie and Patrick Panchot

Maryellen Parker

Ed Payne

PGA Pacific Northwest Section

Derek Philliber

Tom and Rhonda

Pietrowski

Emily Pietrzak

Dr. Jacob Plattner

Alex Polvi

Zack and Maureen Porter

Terry Reynolds

Jeff and Margi Robberson

Theresa and Arlen Schmidt

Steve Schrank

Niall and Pegi Scully

Ron and Diane Seals

Kerry Sexson

Gabe and Hollie Sheerer

Stan and Sue Shepardson

Kevin Smalling

Kevin and Cathy Smart

Bob and Sue Smit

Doug and Laurin Smith

Shelly Smith

Mark and Alice Sole

Michael and Heather Stadnisky

Richard and Lori Stepanek

Trebor and Blair Struble

Michael C. Sullivan

Sunriver Women’s Club

Nancy Swanton

Taylor Northwest LLC

Oran and Jane Teater

Tetherow

Kirk and Amy Theis

Ron and Pam Theis

Bob and Clella Thomas

Jen Treber and Dustin Whitaker

Tom and Joan Triplett

Paul and Lois Vallerga

Chris and Erin

van der Velde

Scott and Kristin von Eschen

Linda M. Wakefield

George and Marilou

Waldmann

Alexa and Bryan Walker

Ashlee Warner

Larry Weinberg

Warren and La Juana

West

Whole Foods Market

Jan and Chris Wick

Jordan and Heather Wick

Regina Willingham

Sally Wilson

Toby and Ronda Wiltse

Sharon Wojda

Ron and Ellen Wolff

Bob and Mary Anne

Woodell

Cameron and Stephanie Woolsey

Rob and Gizelle Young

Helping Hands Monthly Donors

Individuals who have made monthly gifts during the period of Jan 1-Dec 31, 2022. Names in bold have been Helping Hands Monthly Donors for the last 5 years.

Anonymous - 6

Toby Abraham-Rhine

Robin Antonson and Adam Bass

Bobbie Bashian

Ann Brayfield and Joe Emerson

Janice Castelbaum

Carl and Chrissy

Christoferson

Carolyn Clontz

Michael Cottam and Angela Hogan

Hans and Karen Doorn

Greg and Vicki Everson

Jamie Flanagan

Sponsors

Debbie Gallino

John and Audrey Gautney

Scott and Charlotte Gilbride

Carla Grinuck-Wood

Jenni Griswold

Geoff and Chris Gross

Lee and Lisa Handley

Jonathan and Amy Hiatt

Brad and Martha Hinman

Joel and Nicole Hoff

Rhonda Holland

Ken and Kaye House

Hannah Jacobs

Charlie and Pat Jones

Serena Kelly

Suzann Kennedy

Eric King and Martha Ketsdever

Jennifer Kizziar

Barbara Krumwiede

Lori Leckbee

Liz LeCuyer

Boyd Lyle and Pamela Keyes Lyle

Steve and Patsy Macnab

Russell and Sheri Massine

Ellie Millan

Rocky and Barbara Miner

Tabitha Mollo

Allan Moltzen

Musical Impressions Studios

Nathan and Stacy Neil

Matthew and Annie Nelson

Leslie Neugebauer

Marty and Kathy Nihill

Marylou Paterson

Emily Pietrzak

Zack and Maureen Porter

Carol Reinhard

Ian and Christina Riddock

Pamela Ritchie

Theresa and Arlen

Schmidt

Summer Sears

Tyler and Catherina

Simones

Jon and Lori Small

Bob and Sue Smit

Renee Smit

Don and Anita Stelle

Trebor and Blair Struble

Michael C. Sullivan

Kristen Tobias

Roberta Vallejo

Erica Vandervort

David Vilas

Daren Vom Steeg

Linda M. Wakefield

Betsy and J.D. Weedman

Gary Whitley and Linda McCaul Whitley

Sharon Wojda

Amy Yillik

Providing support during the period of Jan 1-Dec 31, 2022. Names in bold have been Sponsors for the last 5 years.

4-R Equipment, LLC

Avion Water Company

Backyard Media

Bend Dermatology Clinic

Bigfoot Beverages

BMS Technologies

Brooks Resources

Corporation

Brown & Brown Northwest

Bryant Lovlien & Jarvis, PC

Cascade Hasson

Sotheby’s International

Realty

Cascade Polygraph

Central Oregon Daily

Central Oregon

Independent Practice Association

Central Oregon Pediatric Associates

Central Oregon Radiology Associates

Cobalt Property Management

Ron Cochran and Julia Kennedy Cochran

COLE Architects

Combined Communications, Inc.

David Gilmore-Coldwell

Banker Bain

Deschutes Pediatric Dentistry

Adam and Ali Dietz

Dwyer Williams Cherkoss Attorneys, PC

Foundations & Partners

East Bend Dental

East Cascade Women’s Group

Evolve Health

Fairway Independent Mortgage Company

First Interstate Bank

GreenLoop IT Solutions

Hooker Creek Companies, LLC

Horizon Broadcasting Group LLC

Jones & Roth CPAs & Business Advisors

Bob and Lynn Keener

Kendall Auto Group

Kendall BMW

Klein Investment Strategies

Les Schwab Tire Centers

Lonza

Mackeson Advisory

Miller Lumber

Morgan Stanley:

Schroeder/Fain Group

Northwest Foundation

NW Natural Water

OnPoint Community Credit Union

PacificSource Health Plan

- Bend

Pahlisch Homes, Inc.

Republic Services

Rosendin Electric Inc.

SealMaster

SELCO Community Credit Union

Sensiba San Filippo

Certified Public Accountants and Business Advisors

St. Charles Health System

John and Janine Stassen

Steele Associates Architects LLC

Summit Health

TDS

Tennant Developments

Ron and Pam Theis U.S. Bank

Zivney Financial Group, LLC

Providing support during the period of Jan 1-Dec 31, 2022. Names in bold have provided support for the last 5 years.

Bend Police Department

The Braemar Trust

Carlsen Family Fund of the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington

*Casey Family Fund

City of Bend

The Crevier Family Foundation

Crook County Juvenile Department

*Deenihan Family Fund

DeLeone Charitable Foundation

Deschutes Children’s Foundation

Deschutes County

Deschutes County Behavioral Health

Deschutes County DA Office

Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office

Early Childhood Wellness

*Echo Fund

Edwards Family Foundation

The Ford Family Foundation

The Darhl and Donald Guinn Family Fund of the Ayco Charitable Foundation

Hanson Gift Fund of the Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc.

*Advised fund of Oregon Community Foundation

*Harris Fund for Children

*John and Lari Hodecker Family Fund

*Sue & Mike Hollern Family Fund

The Jackson Family Charitable Fund

Juan Young Trust

*Ron & Jolynn Lambert Fund

Langerman Foundation

Mills Family Foundation

MountainStar Family Relief Nursery

National Children’s Alliance

Northwest Foundation

Oregon Child Abuse Solutions

Oregon Community Foundation

Oregon Health Authority

Pacific Power Foundation

PacificSource

The Palmer Family Foundation

Redmond Police Department

Redmond Proficiency Academy - Community 101

Class

Renton Family Foundation

Rite Aid Foundation

KidCents

The Roundhouse Foundation

The Douglas and Gloria Rumberger Foundation

*Scharpf Fund

Janet and Earl Seekins

Family Foundation

*Shelk Fund

Sherman County Sheriff’s Office

Starview Foundation

James M. and Margaret V.

Stine Foundation

Storms Family Foundation

Herbert A. Templeton Foundation

Twin Peaks Foundation

United Way of Central Oregon

*Ward Family Fund

Wheeler County

*Williamson Family Fund