In the wake of DCS’ latest audit, the Indiana Chapter sat down with DCS leadership to talk about what’s next for Indiana’s child welfare system.
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NCA and Indiana Chapter’s Position on Family Separation
The Indiana Chapter of the NCA supports the National Children’s Alliance position against family separation. The research is overwhelming and clear that the damage done to children’s mental health is substantial and long-lasting. Children are always healthier, better-developed, and stronger when they are with loving parents.
How one Indiana nonprofit achieves stability and depth in their Board of Directors
The failure rate for nonprofits isn’t as high as businesses, which routinely hovers around 70% over three years. But nonprofits face a different set of challenges. When a nonprofit starts and succeeds, it’s often attributable to the tenacity and rigorous leadership of its board.
6 signs your child is being groomed for sexual exploitation
Recognize that most children who suffer physical or sexual abuse — about 95% — do so at the hands of someone they know. It’s the neighbor, teacher, coach, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, fathers, mothers and grandparents that are abusing children.
CACs of Illinois Director Billie Larkin retires, leaves parting thoughts for CACs and Directors
Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois’ Billie Larkin is retiring. “This is the greatest job in the world. I’ve felt that way all the way through.”
Indiana CACs conduct 10,958 forensic interviews in 2017 – the highest caseload ever
“CACs continue to establish themselves as pillars of their communities for the treatment and prevention of abuse and child maltreatment. These are our children we’re talking about. There will be CAC service for today’s 10,958 kids or the next 10,000 that come,” says Lutz.
Is my phone my friend? The ultimate guide to phone myths and realities for adults and children
See what Facebook knows about you and where Google Maps thinks you’ve been. Understand what advertisers know about you and how to take back some control.
Quinton’s House CAC receives new home, new equipment, and gives kids new start in life
Communities around Clinton County come together to quintuple the size and space for Frankfort-based Quinton’s House.
Forensic interview admitted as evidence in Johnson County Court
Excellent police work, CAC interviews, and prosecution come together to help sentence a Johnson County child molester.
Just because children with autism may not speak, it doesn’t mean they don’t think
What if instead of seeing autism as a behavioral issue, it was something different with their brain-to-body connection?
