A Legacy of Healing and Hope.
What is a Children’s Advocacy Center?
A Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) is a child-focused, safe place where abuse victims get coordinated help from a team of professionals in one place, reducing trauma by preventing the child from retelling their story multiple times to different agencies. Juliette’s House provides forensic interviews, medical exams, therapy, and support, ensuring a sensitive, evidence-based response to child abuse investigations, and is accredited by the National Children's Alliance (NCA) for quality.
Our Story
In 1994, local professionals and community leaders came together to establish a child-friendly center for child abuse investigations, aiming to minimize trauma by reducing the need for children to retell their stories at multiple locations. Since opening as a nonprofit in 1997, Juliette’s House has served Yamhill, Polk, and nearby counties, handling over 300 annual medical and forensic assessments.
Generous philanthropists Paul and Juliette Barber donated the building, with the center named in Juliette's honor. In 1998, we launched Safe Kids workshops in schools, later expanding to community Prevention Education in 2016, offering child safety programs from preschool through adulthood. Celebrating over 25 years of service, Juliette’s House remains committed to empowering children, educating the community on abuse prevention, and providing new mental health resources. This work, rooted in a movement that began with local visionaries, has grown thanks to community investment and dedicated professional partnerships.
Welcome! We’re glad you’re here.
“Thank you for supporting the childrenand families we serve. At Juliette’s House,we help children affected by abuse begin theirjourney to healing. Each day, our team providescompassionate care, guiding families from fearand confusion to safety and hope. Whenthey leave, they are no longer alone butsupported and loved. Our care extends beyondthe initial visit, offering ongoing mental health and family support to help children heal. We also work to educate the community, raising awareness about child abuse and empowering action. Hope is the heartbeat of our work, and you can make it a reality. Whether by volunteering, attending a workshop, or donating, your support creates a safer, brighter future.Join us in bringing healing and hope to every child!”
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1075 SW Cedarwood Avenue
McMinnville, OR 97128Hours:
Weekdays 8:00 am - 5:00 pmPhone: 503-435-1550
Fax: 971-901-3069For general questions, email info@julietteshouse.org.
For questions regarding assessments or resources, email intake@julietteshouse.org.
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Juliette’s House is committed to:
• Uphold Juliette’s House safety policies and maintain respectful, ethical, and culturally inclusive practices.
• Treat all individuals with respect and professionalism, honoring diverse backgrounds and needs.
• Listen to children’s concerns, advocate for their well-being, and include them in decisions when appropriate.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries, follow mandatory reporting laws, and swiftly address any harm or abuse.
• Adhere to protocols for safe communication, accurate record-keeping, and secure information sharing.
• Prioritize children’s best interests and report concerns promptly to Juliette’s House leadership.Juliette’s House prohibits:
• Participating in unlawful, harmful, or discriminatory behavior towards children or their families.
• Engaging in unnecessary one-on-one interactions or contact with children outside Juliette’s House.
• Sharing sensitive information without consent or exposing children to inappropriate language or materials.
• Working under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or ignoring signs of child harm or abuse.
All paid and unpaid staff, including volunteers, interns, or trainees of Juliette’s House, are responsible for the safety and well-being of all children and adolescents with whom they come into contact. All staff are expected to act in accordance with this Code of Conduct in their physical and online interactions with children, adolescents, and adults. -
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