Specifications include, but are not limited to: To be considered for funding for this grant opportunity from the Child and Family Advocacy Center Fund (Fund) established by section A.R.S. § 41-191.11, a Child and Family Advocacy Center (CFAC) or statewide organization must be a private, non-profit incorporated agency that meets one of the following requirements and did not receive funding support under any other RFGA issued by the AGO in state fiscal year 2024: Is a statewide organization that sets core standards for best practices and provides support and training to emerging and existing child and family advocacy centers and multidisciplinary teams; OR Is accredited by a national organization that is organized to promote multidisciplinary child abuse investigation and prosecution programs as outlined in 42 United States Code sections 13001 through 13005 and is a member of or affiliated with an organization that has set core standards for best practices of a child and family advocacy center; OR Annually certifies to the AGO that the center meets all of the following: 1.3.1.3.1. Maintains and provides services at a neutral facility that is focused on victims and that allows: 1.3.1.3.1.1. Evidence-based forensic interviews by a trained forensic interviewer of victims or witnesses of one or more suspected offenses; 1.3.1.3.1.2. Interaction with a victim as investigative or treatment needs or victim services require. 1.3.1.3.2. Has a multidisciplinary case review team that meets on a regular basis and that consists of members who are appropriate for serving a victim of a suspected offense. Membership of the team may include: 1.3.1.3.2.1. A representative of the Department of Child Safety; 1.3.1.3.2.2. A representative of the County Attorney; 1.3.1.3.2.3. A mental health service provider; 1.3.1.3.2.4. A representative of law enforcement; 1.3.1.3.2.5. A victim advocate; 1.3.1.3.2.6. A forensic medical professional; 1.3.1.3.2.7. A forensic interviewer. 1.3.1.3.3. Provides medical evaluations or referrals for medical evaluations by a health care provider who has specific training in child or adult sexual abuse.
