Western Regional CAC Director Tool Kit

Definitions

Host CAC
A fully accredited Children’s Advocacy Center that is in good standing with National Children’s Alliance (NCA) and that provides operational and financial oversight of a satellite center.

Regional CAC
Training and technical assistance organizations that work with existing and developing CACs. RCACs work in partnership with NCA.

Satellite
A child focused setting/facility offering onsite forensic interviews and victim advocacy services under the sponsorship and oversight of a NCA Accredited Child Advocacy Center.

Standards
The requirements for accreditation established by NCA.

State Chapter
A state-wide membership organization established as a chapter of National Children’s Alliance.