Be honest with your child about their forensic interview appointment and its purpose. Younger children may need more direction than school aged children.

Share with your child that someone will talk with them about what happened.

Assure them it is okay to speak honestly, in their own words and that you support them.

Ring the doorbell to the right of the door. We keep the entrance locked for privacy and safety.

Meet your Family Support Specialist (FSS). They will guide you to a private family room and help you complete a few forms on a tablet.

Settle in. The room has activities, toys, and comforts to ease nerves.

Your child meets with a trained interviewer while you stay with your FSS whose job is to support you and your family.

While your child is interviewed your FSS visits with you about your family's needs and connects you to community resources.

Most interviews wrap up in about an hour.

A medical exam may or may not be recommended. If a medical exam is needed, we will explain every step and answer questions.

Before you leave the investigator(s) will talk to you about the next steps in the process.

Your FSS checks in one week later and keeps in touch for three months, or longer if you need us.

Counseling is available for any child or non-offending caregiver. Just let your FSS know.

You're always welcome to reach out sooner if something comes up—whether you need updates, resources, or just someone to talk to.