Announcements

The National Children’s Alliance proudly recognizes outstanding individuals and groups that have demonstrated their commitment and dedication to children and their families by promoting the Children’s Advocacy Center model and mission. 

Each submission requires a written narrative with a 500-word maximum and at least one letter of support.

NCA members in all membership categories (Accredited CACs and Chapters, Satellite CACs, Associate/Developing CACs, and Affiliate members) are eligible to make one nomination per award category.

Nominations are open until March 25, 2026.

For one week only, we’re offering free access to the training Advanced TF-CBT: Vicarious Trauma on MHub!

This webinar explores the difference between vicarious trauma and burnout, how vicarious trauma can affect clinicians across multiple areas of their work and life, and practical strategies to reduce empathy fatigue. Grounded in the TF-CBT model, the training emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and self-care so clinicians can sustain their energy, maintain fidelity to the model, and continue providing high-quality trauma treatment.

Through reflection and guided practice, participants will consider how their work may impact them personally and learn ways to build self-care and safety into their clinical practice.

Free access is available from March 10th-March 17th, 2026, and comes with 1 NASW CE
Code: LearnMHub26

Don’t miss this opportunity to complete an advanced TF-CBT training at no cost — and to focus on skills that support both clinician well-being and effective trauma treatment.

Kick off 2026 by diving into all the great learning opportunities waiting for you in MHub! Whether you’re brushing up on skills or jumping into something new, there’s something for everyone.

✨ Here’s what’s coming up:

• TF‑CBT Training – February 5, 10, & 12
• CFTSI Training – April 8–10
  Registration deadline: March 6
• AIMWell Training – launching in March
  💬 Join the AIMWell Informational Call on February 4, NCA Engage: AIMWell Informational Call

🔗 Explore the full catalog and register today:
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Let’s make 2026 a year of growth, connection, and impact—starting now!

Hello colleagues! 

MHI is pleased to announce that the NCA Institute for Better Mental Health Outcomes is offering scholarships for its upcoming Mental Health Evidence Based Mental Health Training - Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.  

Hello NCA members and NCAtrak users! I wanted to make sure you had a heads-up in the Weekly Update and more detail here on NCA Engage: Your 2025 annual stats are due January 15, 2026. You'll get all this information formally and there will be lots of opportunity to get help soon, but I wanted to make sure you got advance notice as early as possible. As you know, annually, Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) are required to submit their statistics on children served and services provided, now just once a year. This is an National Children’s Alliance (NCA) membership requirement for nearly all membership categories.

Coming up next month, your statistics for 2025 are due. This time around, however, you’ll notice some changes to the questions we’re asking. Here's a summary of the changes. 

• The original “Total Children Served” question will return as Question 1, capturing all referrals made to the CAC—whether or not services were ultimately provided. A separate “Total Children Served” question will remain to track only those who received direct services.
• We’re also updating demographic reporting: “Intersex” will be removed as a response option, and any sex designation other than male or female should now be recorded as “Unknown.” All demographic totals (age, sex, race) should match the number reported in Question 1.
• The former “Special Populations” question has been replaced with a single item counting Military Dependents.
• Case Management/Coordination totals under “Other Services Provided” are now clarified to include all new and recurring cases, not just new clients.
  
  Next week, we’ll send you an email with more details for your submission. Then, on January 2, 2026, submissions will be open to input your July to December 2025 statistics. The deadline to submit your statistics will be due Friday, January 16, 2026 by 11:59 p.m.
  
  If you have any questions or need help with your login credentials, contact ncatraksupport@nca-online.org.

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NCA’s Mental Health Institute trainings are officially moving to our brand-new platform—MHub! Enjoy super-easy registration, instant CE certificates, and plenty of new perks along the way.

More trainings are on the way, so stay tuned—and as always, we’re here if you have any questions!

Many of you have been asking about our 2026 training dates and registration links—and we’ve got some exciting news to share! We’ve been working behind the scenes to make your registration process smoother, your training experience even better, and your CE certificates instantly downloadable.

✨ Stay tuned for a big announcement coming soon—including the reveal of our full 2026 training calendar!

Visit NCA's Playbook
password: AllNCAMembers!1

To get your link and password to the Playbook containing your Accredited CAC or Accredited Chapter badge, you can contact membership@nca-online.org.

🚨 Don’t miss out—this is your last chance to grab a spot at our 4th Annual Seamless Conference on September 17–18!

Join colleagues from across the country for two days of learning, connection, and inspiration. We’ll dive into:
✨ Working with engaging caregivers
✨ Your role as a clinician on the MDT
✨ Knocking out your ethics training

It’s going to be a conference you won’t want to miss—we can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

Executive Directors—it’s time to head back to school! Join us this fall for the Executive Director Mental Health Academy, a six-session training designed to help you strengthen and expand mental health services at your CAC. Pack your (virtual) backpack, sharpen your pencils, and get ready for interactive learning, practical tools, and connections with peers across the country. Class starts September 11—don’t be late! 👉 Register here

We’re excited to share several valuable training opportunities available this fall through NCA Engage:

🔹 Working with MDTs and How They Impact Clinical Services
Explore the essential role of multidisciplinary teams in shaping and supporting effective clinical services. Learn best practices for collaboration and communication across disciplines.

🔹 Advanced TF-CBT PSB Intensive Learning Community – October 2025
Designed for clinicians with foundational TF-CBT knowledge, this intensive training focuses on implementing TF-CBT for children with problematic sexual behaviors (PSB), with a strong emphasis on clinical fidelity and real-world application.

🔹 Safety Planning, Clarification, and Reunification
Gain practical tools and strategies to support families through critical processes, including safety planning, caregiver-child clarification, and safe reunification.

📅 Don’t miss these chances to deepen your skills and connect with peers in the field, and even earn CEs!

Seamless has officially been approved for 10 CEs by NASW, in additional to NBCC!

Secure the early bird rate by July 31st, members save $100!

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There's still spots available in our August TF-CBT training! Earn up to 20 CEs, connecting with peers from across the country, and add an amazing therapeutic modality to your clinical toolbelt!

Early bird pricing for our annual Seamless Conference will be ending July 31st! Make sure you register before then because, really, who doesn't love saving money?!

Members save $100 a ticket, and non-members save $50.

Dear CAC leaders -

Customized invitations for the 2025 CAC Census Survey were emailed to CAC directors or primary contacts on Tuesday, June 3rd.  This survey gathers data from all CACs and serves as a comprehensive snapshot of our field at a point in time. The participation of each and every CAC is critical to ensuring that all CACs' unique needs and experiences are reflected.    

We are asking all CACs to complete the survey by July 3rd.  Sometimes, invitations are diverted to spam -  If you did not see your emailed invitation and custom survey link, or if you have any questions about the survey, please reach out to Erin Casey at omscoordinator@nca-online.org.

Results from past Census surveys have been used to highlight successes in the field, to identify training and resource needs, to pinpoint emerging trends, and to support advocacy for funding and other resources to support your work.  Findings are shared back with the field to support work at the local, national, and regional levels - examples of past resources that are supported by the Census can be found on the Census page of NCA Engage. 

Thank you in advance for your help with this important effort to highlight the successes and needs in the field!

Grab your spot for our 4th annual Seamless Conference with Early Bird pricing, today! This is THE only conference designed specifically for mental health professionals working in, or with, Child Advocacy Centers.

Yes, this is a fantastic conference, but don't take our word for it. Here is some feedback from 2024 Seamless...

"Absolutely the best conference, every topic was incredibly relevant and informative."

"The topics covered were so important to our everyday practice.  For a clinician like me who has just returned to trauma work and an agency all of these trainings were crucial for my understanding of the current pulse of practice and community"

"Engaging and dynamic speakers, good support from the moderators, compelling material and helpful resources"