Your One-Stop Shop Membership Home Page

All of the NCA member resources you're looking for, plus all the ones you didn't know you needed!

This is your home for the most frequently accessed and requested resources exclusively for NCA members. Think of it as a combination hardware store and FAQ page, where your questions pop off the page as tools you can use! Be sure to sign up for our newsletters with fresh content on research and practice, and other resource emails bringing you important communications from NCA. If you're not finding what you need, you can always get in touch.

Key resources - everything your CAC peers request most often!

Access to NCA's Playbook
It's called NCA's Playbook and it replaces our BrandFolder. This is a new interface that is better organized, combining various file formats of resources. You can sort through the Gallery using the menu links at the top to find the campaign or content type you need! To get your link and password to the Playbook, visit the Open Forum Announcements section or contact membership@nca-online.org.
NCA Learning Center: explore the e-learning section of NCA Engage!
Collaborative Work Groups (CWGs): Join our national, peer-led Collaborative Work Groups where you and other experts work to develop innovative projects that uplift the entire movement. Learn more and sign up.
One in Ten Podcast: Join us for episodes of NCA's podcast, where Teresa interviews the foremost experts working with you to solve the greatest challenge facing one in ten of our children: child abuse.
From the CEO's Desk Monday Newsletters: Receive the latest research happening in the world of child welfare every Monday to your inbox. Contact our membership department to subscribe - membership@nca-online.org.
CALiO: Child Abuse Library Online is a service of National Children’s Advocacy Center. Contact Senior Digital Information Librarian, Muriel K. Wells for access - mwells@nationalcac.org.
Annual Report: The basic facts, figures, and stories about and behind our movement.

Welcome!

Welcome to the NCA Membership Resource page! We recognize how busy you are serving families so we want to make it as efficient as possible for you to utilize your member resources and do your vital work.

Visit this One-Stop Shop page, often, to access resources, handle NCA requirements, and submit questions regarding your membership.

As always, thank you for the amazing work you do to help children and families heal.

Explore More Member Benefits!

Stay on Track

Member Guidelines (includes membership dues and accreditation fees): Understanding NCA policies and procedures helps you more effectively navigate your membership responsibilities.
Membership Profile Form - update your center's Contact Information: Keep your center contact information updated with us so that you don't miss out on any important communications or opportunities. Look out for a quarterly reminder from us about this in the Open Forum of NCA Engage.
Affidavit of Standards Compliance Form: As an Accredited center, you are required to submit a completed affidavit. This document serves as verification of your continued commitment to NCA Accreditation Standards. The primary contact of each accredited CAC will receive an email from the Accreditation department.
Expiring Associate Member: There are instances when an Associate Developing member is not quite ready to transition from an Associate Member to an Accredited member after having been an Associate member with NCA for 5 years. In this case, an Associate member may request to have a 1-year extension on their Associate membership. Please reference the Member Guidelines document to review the full policy.

Dues & Fees

Annual Membership Dues: Every dollar of your dues is well spent strengthening your work and supporting your critical mission. We truly appreciate the investment you make in your membership with us, which is truly an investment in the CAC movement. Invoices for membership dues are emailed to the primary contact at the beginning of each year.
Accreditation Fees: Accreditation fees cover all costs associated with the accreditation application. Work with our accreditation department to determine the fee level applicable to you.
NCATrak Fees: If you have a subscription for NCAtrak, you will receive an invoice from our accounting department each year. The Initial Year fee for NCAtrak is $3,228 (including tuition for security officer training and up to 3 hours of technical support) and each year after there is an annual renewal amount of $2,228.

Reporting

Annual Statistics: Your statistical submissions help us count the number of kids we serve and who they are, allowing us to make the case for the efficacy of CACs and the need for adequate resources. Statistics submission is due annually, in January. For more information, contact ncatraksupport@nca-online.org. Please review the NCA Statistical Data Instructions for information on statistics submission
NCA Member Census: Your Census submission helps everyone understand the scope, accomplishments, and needs of the CAC movement. Contact the Membership Department for additional information, at OMSCoordinator@nca-online.org.
Manage your Grant - Review information about the current grantee guidelines. Find form templates, grant year timelines, and additional technical assistance documents that you will need to successfully administer your current NCA grant.

Adverse Impact

Critical Incident Report & Policy: Accredited centers must notify NCA of certain critical incidents occurring at or involving your Children’s Advocacy Centers (CAC).
Third Party Complaint Policy: From time to time, third parties such as community members, parents, and government agencies contact NCA stating that an accredited Child Advocacy Center (CAC) is not operating in a satisfactory manner, in accordance with our National Standards for Accreditation.