Promoting Healthy, Happy, and Safe Families & Individuals Since 1982
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If you are in an emergency situation, call 911 NOW.
Office: 509-447-2274
After Hours Help Line
509-447-5483 or 800-548-3133
MEET THE TEAM
The Faces of Our Organization
Since our founding in 1982, Family Crisis Network has developed and grown in a positive direction. We’re very proud of the diversity of our staff, and their abilities to contribute their own unique experience and skills to our success. Find out more about some of our team members below.
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While some of our staff have specialty positions or services, all of our staff are trained & certified advocates and can assist with any situation equally with confidence.
Jacqueline Kiehn
Executive Director
Jackie has been our Executive Director since 1996. Before that she was a volunteer and the first legal advocate beginning in 1986. She has over 30 years with FCN and continues to work to make her mission and dream of the Advocacy Center become a reality.
Lea's passion is in all things housing. She will meet with you, provide information, and guide you into the right program. She is the go to person for any of your housing assistance needs!
Lea Porter
Housing Manager
Cheyenne Vinther
Receptionist & Advocate
Cheyenne is our receptionist and the first point of contact when you come to the office. She is trustworthy, experienced, and helpful. She will get you set and pointed in the right direction.
Sarah joined Family Crisis Network in 2009 as an Advocate and is now our Assistant Director - Congratulations to Sarah! Sarah is still an Advocate when needed and has a huge heart.
Sarah Kramer
Assistant Director
Amy is our Housing Assistant. She will get you started with whatever your housing and/or homeless services you may need. She is friendly and compassionate. You're in good hands!
Amy Lindor
Housing Assistant
Dawn Braden
Advocate
Dawn specializes in helping our domestic violence clients with their individual needs, from support, parenting plans, legal advocacy, to other available services.
Tina is a trauma therapist for Family Crisis Network. She provides counseling services for trauma survivor clients and many others through individual sessions or also with group sessions for domestic violence situations.
Tina VanZandt
Therapist
Robyn Swann
Mobile Advocate
Robyn is an energetic advocate specializing in providing services to those community members that are remote, or unable to come into the office for assistance. Her passion is simply in helping people in any way she can. She also handles our social media content!
Jessica Kunz
Forensic Interviewer
Jessica is our newest member to Family Crisis Network and she is our Forensic Interviewer at the Children's Advocacy Center. She is also our DV Prevention Coordinator.
Lisa manages our financial end of operations. She manages our grants and financial accounts. She can also help with information regarding human resources, our website and fundraising.
Lisa Hemphill
Fiscal Manager
Angie Strange
Receptionist
