"We will have met success when every child has access to the services of an accredited Children's Advocacy Center".

The Children’s Advocacy Center of Virginia (CACVA) was organized in 2002.  CACVA is a non-profit, non-partisan, membership organization affiliated with the National Children’s Alliance.  CACVA will support the work and mission of Child Advocacy Centers (CAC) in the Commonwealth of Virginia.  CACVA priorities include:

¨     Administrative Development - Interagency agreements, policy, protocols  & procedures – supported by a cooperative agreement with the Department of Criminal Justice Services

¨     Outcome Measurement - Database development & reporting requirements

¨     Training Development - Enhancement of knowledge & skill level of CAC personnel both at the local & state level

¨     Legislative Advocacy - CACVA advocates for public and private sector policies, services & funding

¨     Public Awareness - CACVA seeks to increase community awareness of child abuse and the need for Child Advocacy Centers

¨     Expansion Opportunities - CACVA supports the development and continuation of new and existing CACs

CAC membership into the CACVA Network is determined by each organization’s membership level with National Children’s Alliance.  Individual membership is available for those desiring to support the CAC model in Virginia, and all membership fees will be assessed on an annual basis. CAC members will be listed on the Chapter’s website and in their brochures, and all members are notified of CACVA’s Annual Meeting.

Please return the bottom half of the CACVA membership application with your check.