FY26 Renewal: State Children's Advocacy Center

This program provides grant funding to community-based agencies for completing interviews and assessments for children who are reported as suspected victims of sexual abuse, extreme physical abuse, and witnesses to homicides. The purpose is to reduce trauma to child victims. The grant will be awarded to agencies that can provide these services, with the award amount being $12,837,948.00. The grant has certain restrictions, such as limiting administrative costs to 20% and fringe benefits to 25% of total salaries. Key responsibilities of the grantee will include: • Completing interviews and assessments for child victims • Providing rehabilitative, social, and other services to child victims • Maintaining an active SAM registration with current information • Submitting periodic performance reports and monthly financial reports