The Alabama Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers (ANCAC) is a statewide membership organization dedicated to helping communities, through local child advocacy centers, respond to allegations of child abuse in ways that are effective and efficient – and put the needs of child victims first. For further information regarding membership services, please refer to our membership benefits guide ANCAC New Membership Benefits.
Membership Services
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Training
Annual Connecting for Children’s Justice Conference
Membership-Wide Trainings
CAC Director Specific Training -
Advocacy and Awareness
Liaison for CACs with the state legislature
Represent CACs with various state agencies
Promotion of CACs through web site/web-based directory -
Technical Assistance
Assist local CACs with National Children’s Alliance (re) accreditation
Program evaluation and multi-disciplinary team development
Individual case and crisis consultations -
Grant Administration
Administration of state semi-annual and annual reporting
Respond to requests for information regarding state and/or National Children’s Alliance contractual and funding requirements
Review of grant proposals and/or budgets
Assist with enhancing grant/financial management to meet requirements of funders -
Communications and Outreach
Marketing/Advertising
Quarterly Community Newsletter
Directory of CACs in Alabama -
Funding support
Scholarships for training/conference attendance
Small grants to assist with purchase of training material and/or agency operational expenses
Ongoing solicitation of funding for active and developing centers -
Networking Opportunities
Quarterly Meetings for CAC Directors, Forensic Interviewers, Family Advocates and Community Educators to discuss current issues, policies, procedures and legislation concerning the response to child abuse and neglect