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Western Regional Children's Advocacy Center

WRCAC Foundations of CAC Family Advocacy | Application

Thank you for your interest in participating in Foundations of CAC Family Advocacy. This training is intended to fulfill the 24.0 hours of core training for victim advocates required in the National Standards of Accreditation for Children's Advocacy Centers (CAC). This training is appropriate for all advocates that take part in providing the constellation of services to children that are served by a CAC in the Western Region, including victim advocates employed by the CAC, working at a partnering District Attorney’s office, and/or staff of a community-based organization.

Applicants should be advocates with less than five (5) years of experience AND who have not completed the 24 hours of training required to meet NCA Standards.

This course comprises 4, 6-hour live Zoom sessions each day (including a 1-hour meal break) and approximately 4 hours of independent pre-work, totaling 24 hours of training credit. Please note you must attend all four live sessions and complete all independent work to receive the full 24.0 hours of training credit. 

Training Dates:
  • Session 1: Monday, April 27, 2026
  • Session 2: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
  • Session 3: Monday, May 4, 2026
  • Session 4: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Training Time (by time zone):
7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. HST (Hawaii) | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. AKDT (Alaska)| 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. PDT (Pacific)/MST (Mountain Standard) | 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. MDT (Mountain) | 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. CDT (Central) | 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. EDT (Eastern)
1. Contact Information
This question requires a valid email address.
STAY CONNECTED: Would you like to share your contact information with other participants of this cohort?  *This question is required.
3. Which discipline(s) do you represent? Select all that apply. *This question is required.
4. Type of Advocate *This question is required.
5. How long have you worked in the field as a victim advocate? *This question is required.
6. Have you received previous training in victim advocacy? *This question is required.
Did your previous training meet the NCA accreditation standards as a foundational 24-hour training for victim advocates providing services to families seen in a CAC?
7. Which of the following best described the communities you serve (check all that apply): *This question is required.
8. Would you like to join our mailing list to receive occasional email alerts about training opportunities and resources?
9. By submitting this application I understand that to receive full credit for this training, I must complete ALL independent work and attend all virtual sessions in their entirety.  *This question is required.
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