ABOUT CACVA

CACVA is an accredited chapter of the National Children's Alliance.

CACVA is a membership organization dedicated to helping communities respond in a trauma-informed, evidence-based way to child abuse. CACVA ensures that the needs of the child are at the center of any response. Formed in 2002, CACVA provides support, technical assistance, and training for Virginia’s CACs and serves as a resource for communities looking to develop CACs or multi-disciplinary response teams.

Our Mission

CACVA collaborates to create a community-based framework that promotes the best and highest response whenever a child experiences abuse.

Our Vision

All children are hopeful, healthy and free of abuse.

Our Values

Service oriented

Child focused

Systems aware

Our Commitment to Equity

We at CACVA stand against racism and social injustice. We seek to foster a culture where our children, staff, and community partners are welcome. We aim to center the voices of those who are historically marginalized as thought-leaders and decision makers.

Our Team

The CACVA team is composed of experienced and passionate professionals dedicated to the safety and well-being of all children through out the state of Virginia.

Chapter Member Benefits

Networking/ Communication

Quarterly Network meetings and calls

Coordination of information exchange

Connection and coordination of information from NCA, SRCAC and others

Create awareness among professionals and communities about CAC’s

Technical Support/ Assistance

Guidance in program development and enhancement to meet accreditation standards

NCA Accreditation/Re-accreditation assistance and support resources

Support in service area expansion or new CAC development

Support in developing operational policies or procedures for organization efficiency and effectiveness

OMS coordination and support

Consultation for issues such as:

Team development/
problem solving

Board development/
concerns

Crisis management

Training

Annual conference

ChildFirst™ Virginia

New Director orientation

Regional Forensic Interview Peer Review

Family Advocate Peer Support meetings

Mental Health Clinician Peer Support

Advocacy and Awareness

Legislative advocacy for best practices in child abuse response

Representing CAC interest with state and national stakeholders

Grant Administration

National Children’s Alliance grant administration technical assistance.