Children's Center

Children's Center Work with the community to end child abuse and neglect through assessment, treatment, and prevention.

Children’s Center is a private, non-profit child abuse intervention center accredited by the National Children’s Alliance. Each year, Children’s Center conducts medical examinations and interviews for more than 400 Clackamas County children who are suspected victims of abuse and neglect—while providing resources, referrals, or other support to more than 300 additional families. Families are never

billed for services at Children’s Center. Medical insurance and government grants account for approximately 60% of our funding. The remaining costs associated with medically assessing and supporting who are suspected victims of child abuse and neglect are covered by generous donors.

We are excited to share an incredible, limited-time opportunity to double your impact in support of Children’s Center!Ch...
05/29/2026

We are excited to share an incredible, limited-time opportunity to double your impact in support of Children’s Center!

Child abuse impacts more than 3,000 children and families in Clackamas County each year. At Children’s Center, we provide critical medical care, forensic interviews, family advocacy, therapy, and prevention education to over 500 children annually, all at no cost to the families we serve.

Thanks to the generosity of Barbara Ghrist, every gift made by June 30 will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000.

That means your donation will go twice as far to help children and families impacted by abuse and neglect feel safe, supported, and begin their healing journey.

Join us in making twice the impact today by visiting www.childrenscenter.cc/match.

Thank you to Barbara Ghrist for her generosity and continued support of healing and hope for children in our community! 💜

We are incredibly honored to share that Children’s Center was selected to receive the Director’s Community Leadership Aw...
05/28/2026

We are incredibly honored to share that Children’s Center was selected to receive the Director’s Community Leadership Award at the FBI Portland Annual Community Awards Ceremony!

Thank you for recognizing our team and the extraordinary work they do every day to support children and families in our community.

We also want to congratulate our valued partners at Safety Compass Oregon, who were presented with the Local Community Partner Award. We are proud to work alongside organizations that are equally committed to creating safer, healthier communities for all.

Todd V, our Facility Dog, has been settling in wonderfully during his three-month introduction period at Children’s Cent...
05/27/2026

Todd V, our Facility Dog, has been settling in wonderfully during his three-month introduction period at Children’s Center! 🐾💙

So far, Todd has participated in more than a dozen assessments, attended five MDT Case Reviews, hung out with his best pal Nacho, and welcomed Board Members during meetings and social gatherings.

Todd’s calming presence is helping children feel more comfortable, brave, and supported as they share their experiences. In addition to forensic interviews, Todd now joins therapy sessions weekly alongside his handler, Jessica, providing plenty of professional snuggles on bean bags and chairs during sessions.

We are so grateful for the comfort, connection, and smiles Todd brings to Children’s Center every day!

Last week, members of our team had the honor of attending the Schnitzer Cares Foundation award ceremony, where we proudl...
05/25/2026

Last week, members of our team had the honor of attending the Schnitzer Cares Foundation award ceremony, where we proudly accepted a grant from the Student Grantmakers at Clackamas High School. We are incredibly inspired by the leadership, compassion, and impact these students are creating in our community, and we are grateful for their commitment to making a difference.

Thank you to the Student Grantmakers at Clackamas High School for selecting us as a recipient of your generosity. Your support of our mission helps us continue building a brighter future for children in our community, and we deeply appreciate your partnership.

Our Prevention Team recently completed a training series with the Student and Family Services Team at North Clackamas Sc...
05/22/2026

Our Prevention Team recently completed a training series with the Student and Family Services Team at North Clackamas Schools, and we were incredibly touched by their generous gift of several Timbi Talks sets from our wish list!

Timbi Talks science-based, trauma-informed resource designed to help children and families understand addiction, strengthen emotional regulation, and foster prevention through connection and healing. The set comes with the Timbi Talks story book and coloring book, a large Timbi Plush, a Tiny Timbi, a 4-pack of Crayons, and a Timbi Sticker.

These are such a great resource, and we are so touched by this thoughtful gift for the children and families we serve.

Children's Center was recently awarded a grant from Lithia4Kids! Alongside 10 other organizations, Lithia4Kids awarded a...
05/21/2026

Children's Center was recently awarded a grant from Lithia4Kids! Alongside 10 other organizations, Lithia4Kids awarded a total of $25,000 to support programs serving children and families in our community. This generosity helps ensure that every child we serve is met with the respect, dignity, and care they deserve. It reminds them, and us, that healing is possible, and that hope is never out of reach.

We are deeply grateful to Lithia & Driveway for investing in our therapy program, supporting children impacted by abuse and neglect as they build resilience. Partnerships like this one make a profound difference. Together, we reduce the long-term effects of trauma and provide a safe, compassionate space where kids can begin to heal. 💙

Our interview rooms just got a huge upgrade! 💚Thanks to the Petersen, Dawlearn, Hutson, Stein and Kellow Families, Todd ...
05/18/2026

Our interview rooms just got a huge upgrade! 💚

Thanks to the Petersen, Dawlearn, Hutson, Stein and Kellow Families, Todd now has new, bigger couches to be able to provide comfort and support during our forensic interviews. Thank you for helping make our space feel even more welcoming and warm for the children and families we serve!

These thoughtful touches make a meaningful difference in creating a safe and healing environment at Children's Center. We are so grateful for their support and for investing in the well-being of every child who walks through our doors.

We are incredibly grateful for this generous donation of stuffed animals from the Family Law and Child Advocacy Associat...
05/15/2026

We are incredibly grateful for this generous donation of stuffed animals from the Family Law and Child Advocacy Association at Willamette University College of Law! 💛🧸

A heartfelt thank you to this amazing student organization, which hosts an annual Teddy Bear Tea Party to collect donations for Children’s Center. Your kindness and dedication make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and families we serve.

Thank you for helping us create brighter futures and for strengthening our mission through your support!

Another reminder to sip for a cause and support local kids 🩵Now through June 24, Stanford’s Restaurant and Bar Clackamas...
05/08/2026

Another reminder to sip for a cause and support local kids 🩵

Now through June 24, Stanford’s Restaurant and Bar Clackamas is partnering with Children’s Center as their Spring Community Partner! Every Community Cocktail purchased donates $1 directly to Children’s Center, helping support children and families impacted by abuse and neglect in Clackamas County.

Featured cocktails:
✨ Purple Reign — Empress gin, lavender-honey syrup, and lemonade
✨ Irish Maiden — Jameson whiskey, St-Germain, cucumber, and lemon
📍 Stanford’s Restaurant and Bar - Clackamas
8416 SE Sunnyside Rd, Clackamas, OR 97015

Whether you stop by for happy hour, dinner, or drinks with friends, your order helps make a meaningful difference in our community. Thank you for supporting Children’s Center and our community partners!

Please drink responsibly.

Go Sarah! 🎉 We’re so proud of Sarah for presenting at the National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children Conference 2026...
05/05/2026

Go Sarah! 🎉 We’re so proud of Sarah for presenting at the National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children Conference 2026 and leading the Clackamas County DEC Alliance.

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1713 Penn Lane Suite
Oregon City, OR
97045

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+15036557725

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