The recipient entity's physical address:
           1371 Corporate Square Drive
Slidell, LA 70458

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           1371 Corporate Square Drive
Slidell, LA 70458

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Non-Profit Corporation

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  9783

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $200,000

What type of request is this?  General Appropriation

Is this entity in good standing with the Secretary of State?  Yes

Provide the name of each member of the recipient entity's governing board and officers:
           Krystle Mitchell
1371 Corporate Square Drive
Slidell, LA 70458

Erika Dupepe President
220 Lavoisier St.
Gretna, LA 70053

Julie Olsen Vice President
134 Magnolia Dr.
Belle Chasse, LA 70037

Ashley Rubin Secretary
706 Sycamore St
Pineville, LA 71360

Tina Buffington Treasurer

Donald Hodge, Member-at-Large

Kimberly Young
P.O. Box 53967
Lafayette, LA 70505

April Lucia
11242 Clover Knoll Drive
Covington, LA

Adam Rivette
346 Bayou Road,
Port Barre, LA 70577

Leisa Lawson

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The Louisiana Alliance of Children’s Advocacy Centers (LACAC) is a non-profit focused on empowering and advocating for Louisiana’s Children’s Advocacy Centers (CAC). CACs provide support for child abuse victims, handling cases of various forms of abuse and ensuring a coordinated response with local, state, and federal agencies. In 2024, over 7,000 children were served by CACs, which utilize trained forensic interviewers to gather evidence in a trauma-informed manner. Families receive therapy and support throughout the investigative process, facilitated by a multidisciplinary team. CACs must adhere to national accreditation standards from the National Children’s Alliance to ensure quality assurance. A supplemental appropriation would assist us in accomplishing our goals of advancing the mission of the Children's Advocacy Centers and ensuring justice and healing for the children and families we serve daily.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $0
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $200,000

Does your organization have any outstanding audit issues or findings?  No

If 'Yes' is your organization working with the appropriate governmental agencies to resolve those issues or findings?
          

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          The primary aim of leveraging state funds is to ensure that every child and family impacted by abuse in Louisiana can access a wide range of comprehensive, high-quality care, justice, and healing through the vital services offered by a Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC).

Currently, CACs depend significantly on funding from the Louisiana legislature, which plays a crucial role in sustaining their operations and enhancing their ability to serve vulnerable populations. For the fiscal year 2024-25, state funds will persist in being allocated to CACs, which guarantees the availability of essential services as detailed in the Louisiana Children’s Code (Chapter 2, Articles 521 - 526). This important legislation establishes a solid framework for the operation and mission of CACs, ensuring accountability and uniformity in the delivery of services.

Moreover, a supplemental appropriation would be instrumental in helping us achieve our objectives of furthering the mission of the Children's Advocacy Centers, ultimately ensuring justice and facilitating healing for the countless children and families we support each day. By enhancing our resources, we can continue to foster a nurturing environment where healing is possible and justice is pursued relentlessly.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          To support the delivery of core services and adherence to specified CAC responsibilities as defined by the Children’s Code Art 521-526.

To foster the growth and expansion of CAC services to increase access to underserved populations and communities.

To support and expand the organizational capacity of CACs.

To assist CACs in achieving and maintaining national accreditation standards to promote statewide quality assurance.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           Ongoing/ annually

If any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official is an officer, director, trustee, or employee of the recipient entity who receives compensation or holds any ownership interest therein:
     (a) If an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of the official and the office held by such person:
                 n/a
    
     (b) If an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of such person; the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related; and the nature of the relationship:
                 n/a

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                 n/a

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  n/a

If the recipient entity has a contract with any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official or with the state or any political subdivision of the state:
(a) If the contract is with an elected or appointed state official, provide the name and address of the official and the office held by such person: 
               n/a

(b) If the contract is with an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official:
          Provide the name and address of such person:
               n/a

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
                n/a

          What is the nature of the relationship?  n/a

(c) If the contract is with the state or a political subdivision of the state, provide the name and address of the state entity or political subdivision of the state:
                 Office of the Governor and Department of Children and Family Services

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               LACAC is the primary sub-recipient of a significant grant from the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), awarded to the Office of the Governor of Louisiana, as well as funding from Act 662 provided by the Department of Children and Family Services. These funding sources support the Louisiana Child and Youth Trafficking Collaborative (LCYTC), which is a comprehensive statewide initiative aimed at improving outcomes for child and youth victims of sex and labor trafficking.

The LCYTC aims to achieve its objectives through a multi-disciplinary approach that encourages collaboration among various stakeholders, including government agencies, law enforcement, social services, healthcare providers, and non-profit organizations. Together, they work to create a strong support network for affected individuals. By coordinating resources effectively and enhancing the response and delivery of services, the initiative seeks to provide a more robust safety net for victims.

In addition to aiming to reduce the prevalence of child and youth sex and labor trafficking in Louisiana, the LCYTC focuses on strengthening systems for identifying and supporting these vulnerable populations. Louisiana’s Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) are actively involved in delivering critical services to victims of human trafficking. With support from the LCYTC, this project intends to enhance the existing statewide network of coordinated local multidisciplinary teams.

Furthermore, it will promote connections among various agencies and community partners to ensure that victims receive comprehensive and streamlined assistance. By fostering cooperation and communication across different entities, the LCYTC aspires to create a unified front against trafficking, ultimately leading to improved recovery outcomes and long-term support for child and youth victims in Louisiana.


Contact Information
name:  Krystle Mitchell 
                                       address:  1371 Corporate Square Drive
Slidell, LA 70458
                                       phone:  2287315566
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  krystle@lacacs.org
                                       relationship to entity:  Executive Director