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Strengthening Support: Child Advocacy Centers and Military Partnerships

July 10 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

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About This Webinar

The majority of service members with families live off installation (MFAN, 2023). Thus, it is vital for civilian providers to be aware of military culture and to understand the community of care available to support military families. Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) are instrumental civilian programs that coordinate the investigation, intervention, and treatment of child abuse cases. CACs mobilize multidisciplinary teams involved in child protection and victim advocacy, including law enforcement, prosecution, medical, and mental health services.

This webinar will discuss the work of Child Advocacy Centers and their roles in ensuring military families receive coordinated care. Join professionals from National Children’s Alliance, the accrediting body and membership organization for CACs, as they provide insights into key civilian-military partnerships, resources to best serve families, and strategies for working together to support military families.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the CAC model and the CAC role in supporting military families.
  • Explain the importance of partnerships and community engagement.
  • Identify strategies to strengthen coordination of care through CAC-Military partnerships.

Presenters

Heather Provencher, LCSW

Heather Provencher is Senior Manager for Federal partnerships at National Children’s Alliance. She oversees NCA’s efforts to expand access to Children’s Advocacy Centers through federal partnerships. Prior to joining NCA, she worked in various roles in public child welfare and in investigative advocate, and prevention education roles at Children’s Advocacy Centers in Maryland and California.

Amber Garrison-Ahmed, LCSW

Amber Garrison-Ahmed is the Coordinator for Federal Partnerships at the National Children’s Alliance. In this role, Amber leads efforts to support CACs in working with military partners and providing coordinated services to military families across the country. Prior to joining NCA, she worked at Space Base Delta 2 as the Family Advocacy Officer for the United States Space Force Family Advocacy Program. 

Continuing Education (CE) Credit

  • Certified in Family and Consumer Sciences (CFCS): This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close July 10, 2027.
  • Board Certified Patient Advocates (BCPA): This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education (CE) contact hours by The Patient Advocate Certification Board. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close July 10, 2025. 
  • Board Certified Case Managers: This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education (CE) clock hours from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close July 10, 2026.
  • Sexual Assault Response Coordinators (SARC) and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Victim Advocates (VA): This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from D-SAACP Credentialing. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close July 10, 2028.
  • Certified Family Life Educators (CFLE): This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close July 10, 2028.
  • Domestic Abuse Victim Advocates: This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close July 10, 2028.
  • Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists: This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the University of Texas at Austin, Steve Hicks School of Social Work. Check with your state licensing agency for reciprocity and/or credit approval if licensed for other professions or in one of the following states: CO, FL, HI, IA, KS, KY, MI, NY, ND, OH, OK. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close July 10, 2027.
  • OneOp Certificates of Attendance are available for those interested in additional documentation of professional development activities.

Event Materials

Webinar slides and resources will be added the day prior to the live session.

Reference: Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN). (2023). Military Family Support Programming Survey Report. Retrieved from https://www.mfan.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MFAN-2023-MFSPS-Executive-Summary.pdf

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Details

Date:
July 10
Time:
11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Cost:
Free
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Continuing Education Credits Available
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Webinar Zoom URL
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8463 1371 228
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