Putting the needs of child abuse victims first

The California Network of Child Advocacy Centers is a membership organization dedicated to helping local communities respond to allegations of child abuse in ways that are effective and efficient – and put the needs of child victims first.  CNCAC provides training, support, technical assistance and leadership on a statewide level to local child advocacy centers and multidisciplinary teams throughout California responding to reports of child abuse and neglect.  

A children’s advocacy center  is a child-focused, facility-based program in which representatives from many disciplines, including law enforcement, child protection, prosecution, mental health, medical, victim and child advocacy, work together to conduct interviews and make team decisions about investigation, treatment, management and prosecution of child abuse  cases.

The CA Network of Child Advocacy Centers strongly believes that the combined professional wisdom and skill of the multidisciplinary team approach results in a more complete understanding of case issues and the most effective child and family focused system response possible. The CNCAC is a coalition that provides a statewide resource for professional development, resource development, best practices, training, and advocacy.

CA Network of Child Advocacy Centers is an accredited chapter of the National Children's Alliance. NCA provides financial support grants, training and national accreditation for child advocacy centers and state chapters.