Indiana CAC receives Victim’s Assistance Award from U.S. Attorney’s Office
The Child Advocacy Center (CAC) was selected entirely by the staff of the U.S. Attorney's Office. The recognition is for advocates working to provide emotional support, guidance, and more to those affected by trauma.
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Two Indiana CACs open in-house medical suites within the same week
Two Indiana CACs have expanded their in-house medical exam services. See inside and how they’re making a big impact.
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New bill defining Child Advocacy Centers in Indiana law heads to Governor’s desk for signature
House Enrolled Act 1123, authored by Rep. Dale Devon (R-Granger) and sponsored in part by Sen. Luke Messmer (R-Jasper) has passed through the Indiana Legislature with unanimous approval and bipartisan support in both the House and Senate.
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From board meetings to poisonous plants, no detail is too small for accredited CACs
Go behind-the-scenes in the lead-up to the internal accreditation and site-review process at two Indiana CACs, one on-site and one held virtually.
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Five Indiana CACs receive re-accreditation for service to children and families
Five Indiana CACs are being formally re-accredited by the National Children’s Alliance for their service to children and families.
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8 Indiana CACs on the move as demand for services changes across Indiana
Eight Indiana child advocacy centers are either moving soon, expanding, or have recently moved operations to a new location.
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Three Indiana CACs receive more than $64,000 in United Way grants
Three child advocacy centers in central Indiana have received funds for multiple new services, programs, and infrastructure.
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Indiana CAC Executive Director wins national award for work during pandemic
In the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, child advocates got worried. As the shutdown and shelter-in-place orders came quickly across the country, advocates didn’t know how children and live-in partners suffering from abuse were going to fare.
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Indiana CACs rising to meet challenges posed by Coronavirus
There's a second wave of problems expected from COVID-19. CACs around Indiana are working to meet the challenge.
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10,000 kids in 10 years marks a decade of difference for Susie’s Place
"It is always most reaffirming to hear a child say ”thank you“ or ”I feel so much better“ after coming to Susie’s Place. But it makes me even more proud when I hear a child thank one of the forensic interviewers I’ve trained."
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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.
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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.
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