Mission Statement
The mission of the Michigan Chapter of the National Children’s Alliance is to better serve child victims of abuse by promoting the development, growth, and best practices of Children’s Advocacy Centers in the State of Michigan.
About Us
The Michigan Chapter of the National Children’s Alliance (MINCA) is the coordinating entity for all accredited, associate and developing Children’s Advocacy Centers in Michigan. MINCA started as an informal network of advocacy center representatives. In 1998, the National Children’s Alliance (NCA) recognized Michigan as an established state chapter. MINCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization governed by a Board of Directors consisting of primarily Advocacy Center executive directors.
The Board of Directors of MINCA meets bi-monthly in Lansing for training and networking. These meetings also serve as a forum to address statewide issues and to strategize membership growth.
Goals of the Michigan Chapter of the NCA
- Provide a comprehensive mentoring and support system
- Outreach to developing Task Forces and Native American CACs
- Assist developing and Associate members achieve accredited status
- Conduct trainings for new directors
- Provide support and ongoing technical Assistance to CACs
- Educate CAC staff to become an expert voice on child sexual abuse.
- Sponsor trainings with other organizations involving child abuse issues
- Incorporate National Children’s Alliance Standards
- Ensure that NCA “Best Practices” are utilized by all Michigan CACs
- Help to improve each community’s response to child abuse
- Define Identity and Secure Presence in the State of Michigan
- Improve chapter level communications
- Serve as a significant media and legislative resource for child abuse issues and the expert voice for child victims of abuse
- Develop a website design, brochures and/or videos
- Produce and Distribute an Annual Report
- Secure State office and Chapter Coordinator
- Procure stabilized state funding for members and for the Chapter