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CARES Northwest Expands Services in Washington County
Relocation to the new Family Peace Center will triple trauma therapy capacity and double child abuse assessment services
Portland, Ore., Feb 2, 2026 – CARES Northwest is pleased to announce expansion of its services in Washington County with the relocation of its existing clinic to the new Family Peace Center of Washington County. The Family Justice Center of Washington County purchased a 64,000 square foot building at 1100 NE Compton Drive in Hillsboro to house the Family Peace Center, where CARES NW will offer expanded child abuse evaluation and support services.
CARES NW serves more than 2,500 children annually and is a nationally recognized children’s advocacy center dedicated to the treatment and prevention of child abuse.
The new space is a 10,000 square foot, state-of-the-art center that was designed with children and families in mind, and always with a focus on trauma-informed care. Thanks to this larger clinical footprint, CARES NW will double their child abuse evaluation capacity and triple the counseling capacity in Washington County.
“CARES NW has been supporting Washington County children and families for more than 36 years,” said Jenny Gilmore Robinson, executive director of CARES NW. “Until now, most children have been cared for at our clinic in NE Portland on the Legacy Emanuel campus. Recognizing the importance of serving children in their home communities, we’ve partnered with the Family Justice Center to co locate in their larger new facility in Hillsboro. This move is a major step forward in bringing hope and healing to more Washington County children, and we are honored to work alongside the Family Justice Center and our partner agencies.”
By co-locating with leading nonprofit partners serving survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, CARES NW will make it easier for families affected by multiple types of violence to receive comprehensive care closer to home.
“Equally importantly, the families we serve will benefit from our stronger working relationships with domestic violence and sexual assault partners of the Family Justice Center,” said Gilmore-Robinson. “Instead of a phone call away, these amazing organizations will now be as close as an elevator ride or a walk down the hall, making warm handoffs and collaboration seamless for our shared clients.” The new clinic was a community-funded project.
The Family Peace Center will be the first of its kind in Oregon to provide services for survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault in one centralized location.
About Legacy Health
Legacy Health is a large, nonprofit, integrated health system with seven hospital campuses serving Oregon and Southwest Washington, including a full-service children’s hospital and a behavioral health emergency services facility. Legacy also operates an extensive ambulatory services network that includes 70 clinic locations and offers a broad continuum of care. The organization is a $3 billion + community system of care with over 14,000 employees in two states. Known for its commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care, Legacy Health has earned a strong reputation for clinical excellence, community partnership, and mission-driven service in the Pacific Northwest. For more information, visit www.legacyhealth.org.
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