Media Partners Invited To Grand Opening Of The Family Peace Center Of Washington County (Photo) - 04/15/26

MEDIA PARTNERS INVITED TO GRAND OPENING OF THE FAMILY PEACE CENTER OF WASHINGTON COUNTY

Media Contact:

• Stephen Mayer, stephen_mayer@washingtoncountyor.gov, 971-708-8219

What: Grand opening celebration for the first facility in the nation to offer medical, legal, advocacy, and therapeutic childcare services in one location.

Members of the media are invited to the grand opening of the Family Peace Center of Washington County (FPC). Elected officials, community leaders, and members of law enforcement and community support organizations will be on hand for the celebration. The ceremony will include remarks from key supporters and guided tours of the new facility.

More than 20 partner organizations are now housed at the FPC and are offering integrated support services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, and human trafficking.

This collaborative center is the first in the nation to provide medical services, law enforcement, housing support, mental health care, basic needs support, and a therapeutic preschool for survivors in one location.

Trillium Community Health Plan, a coordinated care organization serving Oregon Health Plan members in the Tri-County area, awarded a $1 million grant to FPC to help fund capital expenses.

When: Thursday, April 30, 2026, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Where: Family Peace Center of Washington County, 1100 NE Compton Dr. Hillsboro OR, 97006

Who: Interview opportunities with:

• Rachel Schutz, FPC Executive Director
• Kevin Barton, Washington County District Attorney
• Suzanne Bonamici, U.S. Representative, 1^st District of Oregon
• Christian Stringer, Special Counsel to the Attorney General, Oregon Department of Justice

About Family Peace Center

The Family Peace Center of Washington County works collaboratively with community partners to provide a single location for prevention, intervention, healing and hope for survivors of violence and abuse in Washington County. Inside the Family Peace Center, more than 20 partner organizations coordinate services to meet the diverse needs of survivors through a seamless continuum of care. For more information, please visit www.fpcwc.org

About Trillium Community Health Plan

Trillium Community Health Plan serves Oregon Health Plan members through the CCO model, which began in 2012. Trillium is a recognized leader for outstanding coordination of care and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise dedicated to transforming the health of communities, one person at a time. It was first awarded a contract with the state of Oregon to help manage care for the Oregon Health Plan in 1999. Trillium partners with an extensive group of providers to improve care and access to services for OHP members. For more information, please visit www.trilliumohp.com. 

Porfirio Arevalo Flores Convicted In Sexual Abuse Case (Photo) - 03/18/26

HILLSBORO, Ore- On March 13, 2026, a Washington County jury found Porfirio Arevalo Flores, age 31, guilty of nine counts related to his sexual abuse of two children. Deputy District Attorney Matt Wise prosecuted this case before Judge Kathleen Proctor.
 

In 2021, one of the victims reported the abuse to family members who then contacted the Tigard Police Department. The victim told investigators that the defendant sexually abused her multiple times in 2008. During the course of the investigation, law enforcement learned of a second victim who reported similar abuse by the defendant dating back to 2016.
 

The Washington County District Attorney’s Office commends both victims in this case for their bravery in reporting this abuse. This office also acknowledges the work of the Tigard Police Department.
 

A sentencing hearing is scheduled for May 12, 2026. The defendant will remain in custody pending sentencing.