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The following is a checklist that has been developed by the National Children’s Alliance (NCA) summarizing the tasks that need to be completed in establishing a Children’s Advocacy Center. While the activities are listed in approximate order, some will need to take place concurrently and there will be variations in each community.
Convene a working committee or task force of key individuals
Select leadership
Conduct a needs assessment of the extent of the problem in the community
Develop vision and mission statements
Determine CAC service population
Gather information on various CAC models
Select the CAC approach that best suits the community
Develop Interagency agreement and obtain agency commitment
Determine organizational structure
Determine which services will be offered on-site or through referrals
Select site and design or acquire space for child-appropriate facility
Determine staffing needs and agency roles
Multidisciplinary team protocol development
Research potential sources of support
