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Foundations of CAC Family Advocacy Application 2026

Thank you for your interest in Foundations of CAC Family Advocacy, formerly known as The Advocate's Role in the Multidisciplinary Response to Child Abuse. This virtual training fulfills the core training for victim advocates required in the National Standards of Accreditation for Children’s Advocacy Centers.

Before applying, please review the Foundations of CAC Family Advocacy webpage to ensure you can meet the training requirements and expectations.

This training is open nationally to all advocates that take part in providing the constellation of services to children that are served by a Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC), including victim advocates employed by the CAC, working at a partnering District Attorney’s office, and/or staff of a community-based organization.

Sessions will occur on Wednesday, July 15; Thursday, July 16; Wednesday, July 22; and Thursday, July 23, 2026, from: 

  • 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. HST (Hawaii)
  • 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. AKDT (Alaska)
  • 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. PDT/MST (Pacific/Mountain Standard)
  • 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. MDT (Mountain)
  • 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CDT (Central)
  • 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. EDT (Eastern)
*Please note the specific start and end times for your time zone.

IMPORTANT: Accepted applicants must complete four hours of asynchronous pre-work by the designated deadline before the first day of their cohort. The email confirming a participant's acceptance will include all due dates.

For questions regarding this application, please email MRCAC Program Coordinator – Sarah Kletter at sarah.kletter@childrensmn.org. Thank you!

This application closes at the end of the day, June 1, 2026.
 
Please note: If you are applying for someone else- you must enter their information and not your own.

Please do not apply for staff who are not yet hired onto your organization.
Please note that Foundations of CAC Family Advocacy, used to be known as: The Advocate's Role in the Multidisciplinary Response to Child Abuse. If you have taken the training before, this is not a new training.
4. Which discipline(s) do you represent? Select all that apply. *This question is required.
5. Which region are you located in? *This question is required.
7. Are you employed by a Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC)? *This question is required.
This question requires a valid email address.
This question requires a valid number format.
Organization/Agency State *This question is required.
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Organization/Agency State *This question is required.
Organization/Agency State *This question is required.
Organization/Agency U.S. Territory *This question is required.
This question requires a valid number format.
14. Which best describes the setting of your multidisciplinary team (MDT)? Select all that apply. *This question is required.
16. How many years have you served as an advocate for a CAC? Please provide the combined duration of your current and past experiences, if applicable. *This question is required.
17. Have you attended training that meets the 24-hour training requirements for victim advocates for accreditation? *This question is required.
18. Type of Advocate *This question is required.
19. When is your CAC accreditation/re-accreditation application due?
Have you applied previously? *This question is required.
If yes, were you put on the waitlist, denied, or approved but was unable to participate? *This question is required.
Foundations of Family Advocacy is a four-day training that will take place on Wednesday, July 15; Thursday, July 17; Wednesday, July 22; and Thursday, July 24, 2026.

6:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. HST (Hawaii)
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. AKDT (Alaska)
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. PDT/MST (Pacific/Mountain Standard)
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. MDT (Mountain)
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CDT (Central)
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. EDT (Eastern)

*Please note the specific start and end times for your time zone. 

Will you be able to attend the entire training? *This question is required.
Foundations of CAC Family Advocacy will be held via Zoom. During each session, all participants are expected to engage actively with their cameras on and audio connected.

Will you be able to connect to Zoom via high-speed internet with a functional camera and microphone? *This question is required.
Do you need any accommodations to attend this virtual training? If yes, please indicate: *This question is required.
Would you like to share your contact information with other participants of this cohort? *This question is required.
20. Would you like to join the Regional CACs' mailing lists to receive occasional email alerts about training opportunities and resources? *This question is required.
By submitting this application, I acknowledge and agree to the following:
  • I will upload the course syllabus featuring my supervisor's and my signatures and complete any other required pre-work, if accepted into this training.
  • Information provided by applicants may be shared with our trainers and other partnering organizations including State Chapters. This sharing is intended to facilitate coordination of training activities, distribution of materials, and effective resource distribution for training and technical assistance needs and will not be used for other purposes.
Please confirm that you have read and agree to the above statements. *This question is required.
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