2027 Child Advocacy Center Development
2027 Child Advocacy Center Development supports Pennsylvania counties in developing Children’s Advocacy Centers and coordinated services to improve care for children affected by physical or sexual abuse.
Funder: Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
Due Dates: May 31, 2027, 11:59 PM (Egrants application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $300,000 over three years ($100,000 annually); approximately $1.5 million for five grants
Summary: Supports Pennsylvania counties in developing Children’s Advocacy Centers and improving services for children experiencing physical or sexual abuse.
Key Information: Before submitting, applicants must send an MDIT letter of intent and participate in a PCCD/PennCAC conference call.
Description
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), through its Office of Research and Safety Initiatives, supports the development of National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) in Pennsylvania counties without a center. Funded through the Endowment Act’s Multidisciplinary Investigative Teams (MDITs) category, the program aims to develop new CACs, increase NCA membership, and improve services for children affected by physical or sexual abuse.
Funding supports MDIT development, facilities, equipment, staff training, and coordination of collaborative intervention protocols, case review, and case tracking. Three-year development benchmarks guide recipients toward coordinated forensic interviewing, medical care, victim advocacy, mental health services, and NCA accreditation readiness. Existing CACs that are not NCA members but are working toward membership are included in the program’s development goals.
