Keller Center for Family
Violence Intervention

The Keller Center for Family Violence Intervention is a nationally recognized, multidisciplinary clinic at San Mateo Medical Center providing comprehensive care for victims of abuse, including child abuse and neglect, sexual assault, domestic violence, and elder abuse. Through a coordinated, family-centered approach, the Center delivers medical care, forensic examinations, and connections to community resources in a compassionate and culturally responsive setting, minimizing trauma while supporting recovery and accountability.

Serving more than 1,700 victims and families each year, the Keller Center is the only dedicated emergency abuse response facility in San Mateo County, providing critical support without geographic or financial barriers. The majority of those served are children.

How It Works

The Keller Center brings together medical providers, forensic specialists, law enforcement, and community partners to ensure victims receive immediate care and coordinated support. Clinicians conduct comprehensive forensic exams and collect legal evidence with sensitivity and precision, while collaborating with legal and judicial systems to support effective investigations and prosecutions. As the county’s central hub for abuse response, the Center receives referrals from hospitals and law enforcement agencies across San Mateo County.

Our Role

While the Keller Center is operated by San Mateo Medical Center, the Foundation is a key funding partner, supporting programs and initiatives that ensure victims receive the care, protection, and resources they need. This includes funding ongoing training for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) staff, strengthening the quality of forensic care and ensuring patients are treated with expertise, sensitivity, and dignity.