Kids Hope

Kids Hope helps children become children again. We are an advocacy center that provides children believed to be victims of neglect, physical abuse and/or sexual abuse a safe place to be interviewed by a specially trained forensic interviewer.

The forensic interview process is research based, and designed to allow children to talk about events they have experienced or witnessed in a neutral, supportive setting. These interviews are video and audio recorded and may be monitored by necessary parties. The interview recording is provided to law enforcement, and/or Child Protective Services and may be used in criminal court proceedings.

Children may receive referrals to medical and therapeutic professionals as well as other community resources.

Non-offending family members (caregivers) may meet with law enforcement investigators to discuss criminal investigations. Many caregivers meet with an advocate to discuss community resources, housing resources, court order processes and to ask questions related to the criminal justice system.

MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM: Our Multi-Disciplinary Team Coordinator facilitates monthly MDT meetings where participants from law enforcement, Child Protective Services, prosecution, advocacy, medical and mental health review ongoing child neglect, physical abuse, and sexual abuse investigations to ensure the investigations are coordinated among the different agencies, and to enhance decision making.

Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings can also be scheduled during any investigation where a team member believes a meeting of the involved professionals would be beneficial. These often occur during multi-victim, multi-suspect, or multi-jurisdiction investigations which are sometimes referred to as complex investigations.

CAC ADVANTAGE: Child Advocacy Centers and Multi-Diciplinary Teams provide a collaborative response to child abuse investigations. Providing local resources to child victims and their families reduces trauma and facilitates healing.

Kids Hope Children’s Advocacy Center is a member of the Child Advocacy Centers of Washington and is nationally accredited with the National Children’s Advocacy Center.

KIDS HOPE HOURS: Monday-Friday  8am-5pm

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13 hours ago

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Mark your calendars for April 3rd and please join Kids Hope at our Child Abuse Prevention Month Event from 3pm-7pm at the Grant County Fairgrounds. Caregivers and children of all ages and abilities are welcome! There will be fun activities for kiddos, information booths for caregivers, and food for everyone! This event is absolutely FREE! Hope to see you there! ... See MoreSee Less
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February is Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month! Remember that it is never too early to talk about consent and respect. Here are some questions for ages 12-15: How do you know whether your partner is ready to kiss you? and How do you think you can tell if a girl or boy is interested in you? Remember that enthusiastic consent means asking for permission to kiss or touch a partner. You don't have to wait for someone to say "no" to look for consent.If you need help navigating these conversations or have questions, give us a call at 1.800.373.1043.Looking for more conversation tips? Be sure to check out Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence's conversation cards here: wscadv.org/.../hows-your-relationship.../ ... See MoreSee Less
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