Mission Kids is a 501 c 3 non-profit organization that coordinates child abuse investigations and provides appropriate referrals to victims and their non-offending family members.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I watch my child's Mission Kids interview?

Only professionals who are directly involved in the investigation are allowed to watch the interview. After the interview you will get the opportunity to speak with those professionals. They can help to answer any questions you may have.

• How long does a Mission Kids interview take?

There is no one answer to this question. The amount of time the interview takes will depend on your child. Each Mission Kids interview is unique so the lengths of time will vary.

• Who will be speaking to my child?

At Mission Kids, your child will be speaking with a specially trained Forensic Interviewer. They are trained to talk to kids in an open-ended, age appropriate way. It is their job to talk to children and keep them safe.

• What services are available to families of children coming to Mission Kids?

During your child’s interview, our family advocate will take time to speak with you in more detail about your time at Mission Kids and will help to guide you through the entire process. The Mission Kids Family Advocate is there to provide you with support and connect you with various services including referrals for specialized medical exams and counseling. After you leave Mission Kids, our Family Advocate is available to follow up with you through the healing process and provide additional support, information, and referral services, victim’s compensation assistance, court support, and other assistance as needed.

For additional questions, please see our Mission Kids Family Information pamphlet attached below. This pamphlet may be beneficial for care givers to review prior to a Mission Kids interview.