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  By providing medical examinations and forensic interviews, we support Clackamas County children and families experiencing suspected physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse and neglect, including drug endangerment and witness to violence.
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  Our team of professionals has assembled a wide variety of resources for supportive and caring adults. Physicians, nurse practitioners, forensic interviewers, mental health providers, and educators are also available to provide presentations, training, and consultations to interested partners in Clackamas County.
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  Children’s Center is a private, non-profit child abuse intervention center accredited by the National Children’s Alliance. Children are referred to us by law enforcement agencies, child protective workers, parents, teachers, health care providers, and others concerned for their welfare.
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  There are many ways to help ensure that suspected victims of abuse receive the compassion and care they need. As a supporter, your impact is key to spreading the prevention message. Thank you for believing that all children deserve to be safe, healthy, and happy.
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Our Services
- Our Services
  By providing medical examinations and forensic interviews, we support Clackamas County children and families experiencing suspected physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse and neglect, including drug endangerment and witness to violence.
- Our Services
Resources & Training
- Resources & Training
  Our team of professionals has assembled a wide variety of resources for supportive and caring adults. Physicians, nurse practitioners, forensic interviewers, mental health providers, and educators are also available to provide presentations, training, and consultations to interested partners in Clackamas County.
- Responding to Concerns of Abuse
- Training
  - Stewards of Children®
- Resources
About Us
- About Us
  Children’s Center is a private, non-profit child abuse intervention center accredited by the National Children’s Alliance. Children are referred to us by law enforcement agencies, child protective workers, parents, teachers, health care providers, and others concerned for their welfare.
- About Us
Get Involved
- Get Involved
  There are many ways to help ensure that suspected victims of abuse receive the compassion and care they need. As a supporter, your impact is key to spreading the prevention message. Thank you for believing that all children deserve to be safe, healthy, and happy.
- Get Involved
- Events Calendar
Blog

Staff and Board

Guest Blog: Chores – A Recipe for Cooperation

by childrenscntr

Guest Blog, Reflections of the Executive Director, Staff and Board

March 10, 2021

Learn about how chores can not only help teach kids cooperation and responsibility, but are way to bond as a family!...

Guest Blog: We Are Daffodil Strong

by childrenscntr

Guest Blog, Reflections of the Executive Director, Staff and Board

March 3, 2021

Our Executive Director Karen shares reflections on the recent ice storm and resiliency of daffodils - and Children's Center!...

Parting Thoughts As We Say Goodbye

by childrenscntr

Staff and Board

January 21, 2021

Today is Interim Executive Director Rebecca Nickels' last day with Children's Center. Read on to read her parting words!...

Guest Post: Introducing our new Executive Director, Karen Rush

by childrenscntr

Guest Blog, Press Releases, Reflections of the Executive Director, Staff and Board

January 6, 2021

Read this special guest blog to learn a bit more about our new Executive Director, Karen Rush! ...

Julia’s Story: A Journey of Healing

by childrenscntr

News and Events, Staff and Board

December 17, 2020

Read more about Julia's journey of healing, plus ways YOU can make a difference this year to help other children. Please make a special year end gift before December 31!...

Announcing our new Executive Director: Dr. Karen Rush

by childrenscntr

News and Events, Press Releases, Staff and Board

November 20, 2020

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Karen Rush, a long time educator and administrator in the North Clackamas School district, will be joining Children’s Center as our new Executive Director! Her first day is Monday, January 4, 2021. Click to learn more about our newest team member. ...

Children’s Safety Levy Update

by childrenscntr

News and Events, Staff and Board

November 5, 2020

The voters of Clackamas County have missed an opportunity to help vulnerable children and youth throughout the county by not passing the Clackamas Children’s Safety Levy (Measure 3-564). Read on for a message from Children's Center and the Yes For Clackamas Kids Campaign for more information. ...

Op-ed: Children’s Center staff ask voters to say YES to the Children’s Safety Levy

by childrenscntr

Staff and Board

October 27, 2020

Children's Center Medical Clinic Director Cathy Lang and Children's Center Medical Examiners Gabrielle Petersen, Jen Stephens, and Chris Smith all are voting YES For Clackamas Kids --- read on to learn why you should too! Don't forget to vote by November 3 to have your voice heard. ...

Op-ed: This November, Support the Children’s Safety Levy

by childrenscntr

Staff and Board

September 22, 2020

Pamela White, Children’s Center’s Development Director, recently wrote an article about why Clackamas County voters should join us in supporting Measure 3-564, the Children’s Safety Levy, in this November's election. ...