Assistant Director of Advocacy Services Dallas Children's Advocacy Center
Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) play a crucial role in supporting families, with each agency customizing its protocols, policies, and service workflows to best meet their needs. Family Advocates across the country help victims of child abuse and violent crimes heal by providing crisis management, emotional support, and connecting families to essential community resources. As key members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT), Family Advocates contribute to delivering holistic, trauma-informed care. In this workshop, the Assistant Director of Advocacy Services at Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center will discuss the operations of a large Family Advocate team and share strategies for effective service delivery. Attendees will gain practical tools that can be adapted to strengthen their own agency’s approach.
Learning Objectives:
Identify the strengths within your Family Advocate team and explore how they can effectively collaborate with the MDT, community partners, and stakeholders.
Learn how to design streamlined service flows and systems that ensure clients receive the trauma-informed care they need.
Discover innovative approaches to providing creative and effective services for families.
