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Grant Administration Initiative Chapter Readiness Guide
This guide is designed to equip Chapters with as much information as possible about the benefits and risks associated with administering state and/or federal grants to local member centers in their state.
Download the Grant Administration Initiative Chapter Readiness Guide.
Access in the Chapter section under Chapter Readiness Guides
The Emergency Preparedness and Response Guide for CACs: Planning for the Unexpected
During an emergency, whether natural or human-made, the mission of a children's advocacy center (CAC) is critical to the well-being of the community. However, emergencies can disrupt business operations, making the ability to carry out the services of the CAC especially challenging. This is why preparedness matters—weathering storms, literally and figuratively, is consistent with the heart of the CAC mission: to restore hope, justice, and healing where they may have been lost.
The Emergency Preparedness and Response Guide for CACs: Planning for the Unexpected, Second Edition, addresses the importance of being prepared and resilient, offering ideas for CACs to navigate disruptions and shift to alternative plans when necessary. This guide emphasizes the need for organizational resiliency in weathering storms and continuing to serve communities in need by offering practical suggestions to help CACs navigate ongoing and long-lasting disaster consequences.
This guide includes five sections:
- Section 1: Steps to Develop an Emergency Preparedness Plan
- Section 2: Response Immediately Before, During, and After an Emergency or Natural Disaster
- Section 3: Response During or After a Critical Incident
- Section 4: Response During or After Mass Violence
- Section 5: The Role of Helpers: What Chapters and Regional CACs Can Do to Assist CACs During a Disaster or Emergency
It is possible your CAC or Chapter developed an Emergency Preparedness Plan using the previous guide. The revised guide can be used to review and refresh your plan. This guide has expanded the scope to include additional kinds of disasters and emergency situations, including technological disruptions and mass violence.
Access in the CAC Management section under Emergency Preparedness and Response.
The Human Resources Toolkit for Nonprofit Children's Advocacy Centers
Healthy organizational practices related to human resources (HR) are essential for any nonprofit. However, children’s advocacy centers (CACs) have nuances due to the unique nature of the CAC model that makes HR even more complex. Whether you’re a new CAC executive director trying to get your feet on the ground with essential HR practices or a seasoned executive looking to take your CAC’s HR practices to the next level, this HR toolkit is designed for you.
The HR toolkit includes an initial checklist to enhance your HR practices followed by several resources and tools, including:
- Hiring Guide
- Interview Questions
- Orientation & Onboarding
- Supervision at CACs
- Samples: Standard Human Resource Document Templates
Each tool is designed to provide you with concrete, useful information to hire, manage, and retain a team to help you achieve your mission to serve children and families impacted by abuse.
Download The Human Resources Toolkit for Nonprofit Children's Advocacy Centers.
Access in the CAC Management section under Human Resources.
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