In The News
If you would like to interview the Children's Center's Medical Director, Michael Chen, MD or Executive Director, Tonia Hunt, contact Tonia at 503-655-7725 or tonia@childrenscenter.cc.
Oregon City's Children Center receives $19,000 donation from American Medical Response - 01/27/2012
The Clackamas County branch of American Medical Response has donated $19,000 to The Children's Center in Oregon City.
LOWC October Newsletter - 10/18/2011
Support crucial in ending child abuse - 10/13/2011
Child abuse victims who do not receive the care they need can face devastating consequences, from on-going mental health issues to serious health risks and emotional scars as adults. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
Clackamas Children's Center Opens Doors - 04/27/2011
Friends, staff and supporters of the Children's Center gathered on Thursday, April 7th, to celebrate the opening of the organization's new 10,100 square foot facility. Made possible by donors throughout the region, including LOJWC’s sponsorship of a $25,000 grant (to be given cumulatively over the next 5 years).
New center expands county safety net - 04/19/2011
The Children’s Center completed its project less than a year after a groundbreaking in June, which marked the culmination of an ambitious $4.5 million capital campaign started in 2008.
Center Opens for Abused Clackamas Co. Kids - 04/07/2011
A center for abused children opened Thursday in Oregon City to provide help and support to more than 3,000 Clackamas County children and their families.
Children's Center opens bigger facility in Oregon City to serve more abused, neglected kids - 04/01/2011
When the Children's Center's new 10,100-square-foot facility opens Thursday, the additional space will mean shorter wait times and expanded services for victims of child abuse.
LOJWC Partnership with the Children's Center - 02/02/2011
Lake Oswego Junior Women's Club is proud to announce our new 5-year partnership with the Children's Center serving Clackamas County children.
For the Children - 08/09/2010
When a teacher, parent, or other concerned adult reports a suspicion of abuse in Clackamas County, many of those calls eventually come to the Children's Center. It is the Center's job to check the child's health and safety, find out what happened and document evidence of abuse.
Stepping In and Stepping Up When it Counts - 07/26/2010
In the most fragile moments following the abuse of a child, it is of utmost importance that unbiased and professional counselors and doctors are available. Everything following that moment relies on the quality of that initial assessment - from treatment to legal issues, from getting a good meal to finding a healthy solution and living situation - the future of the child is really in the hands of the "system". This is where the Children's Center steps in.
Children's Center Breaks Ground for New Building - 07/09/2010
Clackamas County officials joined staff and board members and supporters of the Children's Center, a Clackamas County-based medical center for child abuse assessment, for the June 29 groundbreaking of the center's 10,100-square-foot facility in Oregon City.
Oregon City: Fundraiser planned for children's center - 12/09/2009
The Children's Center of Clackamas County will benefit from a fundraiser Friday and Saturday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. The annual St. Nicholas Faire will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church, 822 Washington St.
Anderson Dabrowski Architects: The Children’s Center of Clackamas County - 11/20/2009
The Center turned to Anderson Dabrowski Architects for help designing a new 7,700-square-foot facility with a 2,500-square-foot partial basement. The design team, led by principal Jon Anderson and project manager Breeze Clark, created increased space in the new building that will be filled with examination, observation and interview rooms as well as family support and meeting areas.
FINAL TALLY: Oregon Law Enforcement Coalition Wins Total of $31 Million in Federal Stimulus Grants - 10/07/2009
Kroger took a lead role in an effort to obtain millions of dollars in federal stimulus grants for Oregon police, sheriffs and prosecutors to combat crime in the midst of budget cuts forced by a bad economy. He traveled to Washington, D.C., earlier this year to lobby federal officials for grant money. Oregon's Congressional delegation worked with the coalition to help secure the grants.
Oregon speeds action against suspected child abuse - 07/16/2008
Karly's Law, which took effect immediately after unanimous approval by the 2007 Legislature, orders uniform action at the first sign of possible abuse. "It's almost another piece of conscience," says Cynthia Stinson, director of the state's Crime Victims' Services Division. "If you're wavering at all, you're mandated to" refer the child for an exam.
Kroger visits Oregon City, discusses victims’ services - 07/08/2008
Oregon Attorney General nominee John Kroger recently visited Oregon City to discuss the Department of Justice’s funding for child abuse victim services, the implications of Karly’s Law and to tour the Children’s Center of Clackamas County.