Childrens Center
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF CHILDRENS CENTER IS TO SUPPORT AND MEDICALLY ASSESS CHILDREN WHO ARE SUSPECTED VICTIMS OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT.
- Income
- $3.4 million
- Spending
- $3.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 80%
- Reserves
- 4.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 46%
- Employees
- 35
- Volunteers
- 12
- Highest pay
- $187,134, medical clinic dir
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 5% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 12% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1580% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2512 of 12 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $2.1 million spent. FORENSIC EVALUATIONSTO DETERMINE AND DOCUMENT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF A CHILD SUSPECTED TO HAVE BEEN ABUSED OR NEGLECTED, THE CENTER PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS. HEAD-TO- TOE PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS ARE CONDUCTED BY EXAMINERS SPECIFICALLY TRAINED IN DIAGNOSING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. THE CENTER ALSO PROVIDES SPECIALIZED SCREENING FOR CHILDREN ENDANGERED BY EXPOSURE TO DRUG USE, DISTRIBUTION, OR MANUFACTURING. EXAMINERS USE THEIR FINDINGS TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT, CHILD PROTECTIVE WORKERS, AND FAMILY MEMBERS, ALL WITH THE GOAL OF ENSURING THE WELL-BEING OF THE CHILD.INTERVIEWS WITH A CHILD SUSPECTED TO HAVE BEEN ABUSED OR NEGLECTED ARE CONDUCTED BY INTERVIEWERS SPECIALLY TRAINED TO TALK TO CHILDREN OF ALL AGES AND DEVELOPMENTAL LEVELS. THE INTERVIEWS ARE DESIGNED TO ALLOW CHILDREN TO DESCRIBE THEIR EXPERIENCE IN THEIR OWN WORDS IN A NEUTRAL, CHILD-FOCUSED, AND TRAUMA-INFORMED SETTING. INTERVIEWERS WORK WITH EXAMINERS AS PART OF THE ASSESSMENT TEAM, ENSURING THAT A COMPLETE PICTURE OF THE CHILD'S ABUSE IS PROPERLY DOCUMENTED. INTERVIEWS ARE OBSERVED AND RECORDED. LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICE WORKERS HAVE ACCESS TO INTERVIEW CONTENT, WHICH PLAYS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN DETERMINING AN APPROPRIATE COURSE OF ACTION TO PROTECT AND TREAT THE CHILD. INFORMATION GLEANED FROM THE FORENSIC INTERVIEW CAN ALSO PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN BRINGING PERPETRATORS TO JUSTICE.THE CENTER'S FAMILY SUPPORT TEAM PROVIDES TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND CAREGIVERS STRUGGLING WITH ISSUES OF ABUSE, NEGLECT OR WITNESS TO VIOLENCE. FAMILY SUPPORT IS VITAL TO THE SECURITY, SAFETY, AND RECOVERY OF BOTH THE CHILD AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS. ASSISTANCE INCLUDES CONSULTATIONS, MENTAL HEALTH REFERRALS, AND CONNECTIONS TO OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES.
- $430,766 spent. THERAPYIN LATE 2018, THE CENTER BEGAN A THERAPY PROGRAM. PRIOR TO ITS LAUNCH, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WOULD OFTEN ENDURE LONG WAITS FOR A THERAPY APPOINTMENT ELSEWHERE. NOW, AFTER A MEDICAL ASSESSMENT AT THE CENTER, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES MAY CONTINUE THEIR HEALING PROCESS BY TAKING PART IN THE THERAPY PROGRAM. THE TRAUMA-FOCUSED COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY(TF-CBT) MODEL IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT DESIGNED TO HELP KIDS OVERCOME THE EFFECTS OF A TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCE. ACCORDING TO RESEARCH, TF-CBT SUCCESSFULLY RESOLVES MANY EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DIFFICULTIES ASSOCIATED WITH TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCES.THE CENTER IS ALSO A LEAD PARTNER IN HEALTHY BOUNDARIES AND BEHAVIORS (A PROGRAM TO SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH PROBLEMATIC SEXUAL BEHAVIORS) WHICH WAS ESTABLISHED BY THE MDT TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, EDUCATION, RESOURCES, AND INTERVENTION TO CHILDREN ELEVEN YEARS AND YOUNGER WHO DEMONSTRATE SEXUALLY INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR. THE CENTER CONTACTS FAMILIES IN THESE CASES WITH A GOAL OF ADDRESSING BEHAVIORS BEFORE THEY ESCALATE TO A POINT THAT NECESSITATES JUVENILE JUSTICE INVOLVEMENT.
- $291,820 spent. OUTREACH AND PREVENTIONTHE CENTER HAS A STRATEGIC GOAL TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE BY ENGAGING AND EQUIPPING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO RECOGNIZE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF ABUSE, EMPOWERING THEM TO PROPERLY ADVOCATE FOR AND PROTECT CHILDREN. BROAD-BASED COMMUNITY AWARENESS INITIATIVES, NETWORK AND PARTNERSHIP BUILDING, AND PUBLIC INFORMATION AND TRAINING ARE ESSENTIAL TO THESE EFFORTS. THE WORK WITH PARTNERS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT, CHILD WELFARE AND CHILD-SERVING-AGENCIES, AND THE MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITY MEANS THAT THE CENTERS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION INITIATIVES REACH EVERY CORNER OF CLACKAMAS COUNTY. TARGETED OUTREACH EFFORTS TO INDIVIDUALS FROM BUSINESS, CIVIC AND FAITH-BASED GROUPS ONLY ADD TO THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE BECOMING CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION ACTIVISTS.BECAUSE SO MANY EVALUATIONS INVOLVE A CHILD WHO HAS BEEN SEXUALLY ABUSED, THE CENTER HAS MADE THIS ISSUE A HIGH PREVENTION PRIORITY. UTILIZING DARKNESS TO LIGHT'S NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED CURRICULUM STEWARDS OF CHILDREN, THE CENTER CONDUCTS COMMUNITY-BASED TRAININGS TO IMPROVE AWARENESS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE AND ENABLE ADULTS TO BE RESPONSIVE TO THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF THIS PREVALENT FORM OF CHILD MALTREATMENT.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2003.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Childrens Medical Center (Boston, MA), EIN 04-1174680. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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