Promoting Healthy, Happy, and Safe Families & Individuals
in Pend Oreille County Since 1982
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
New Housing Office Number: 509-447-3255
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
Assitant 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. Jackie & Sarah have swapped positions as part of Jackie's succession plan.
Sarah joined Family Crisis Network in 2009 as an Advocate and is now our Executive Director - Congratulations to Sarah! Sarah is still an Advocate when needed and has a huge heart.
Sarah Kramer
Executive Director
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.
Morgan 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!
Morgan Stigall
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 is our Crime Victim advocate.
Ashley Blansett
Forensic Interviewer
Laura is our newest employee and she will be your contact person for Community Outreach Events and Social Media.
Laura Nichols
Outreach & Social Media
Coordinator
Lisa Hemphill
Fiscal Manager
Ashley is our new she is our Forensic Interviewer at the Children's Advocacy Center. She is a caring, helpful person and will take good care with your needs.
Lisa manages the financial end of operations. She manages our grants and financial accounts. She can also help with information regarding human resources, and our website.
Angie Strange
Receptionist
