VOCA Funding Fix and Action We Can Take to do Our Part

Recorded On: 11/10/2020

In the coming months, the VOCA grant program will face serious funding challenges. NCA has been working with national stakeholders to urge Congress to "fix" this funding challenge and put the VOCA program on a sustainable funding path.  This webinar will provide background on the current situation, what Congress is considering and what we can do to help get this issue "fixed".

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VOCA Fix - Call to Action Webinar
11/10/2020 at 2:00 PM (EST)  |  Recorded On: 11/10/2020
11/10/2020 at 2:00 PM (EST)  |  Recorded On: 11/10/2020 In the coming months, the VOCA grant program will face serious funding challenges. NCA has been working with national stakeholders to urge Congress to "fix" this funding challenge and put the VOCA program on a sustainable funding path. This webinar will provide background on the current situation, what Congress is considering and what we can do to help get this issue "fixed".
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Denise Edwards

Senior Director of Government Affairs

National Children's Alliance

Denise Edwards is director of government affairs for National Children’s Alliance (NCA), the national association and accrediting body for Children’s Advocacy Centers (CAC). As director of government affairs, Denise develops, coordinates and leads all federal  and national legislative and public policy strategies for NCA and its members, including strategies to expand the use and awareness of CACs in the public policy arena.  Prior to her tenure with NCA, Denise served as manager of government affairs for Dunkin’ Brands, Inc., representing the company and its more than 16,000 small business franchises before Congress and State/Local governments.

Denise began her Washington career working in the U.S. House of Representatives, serving, among others, as deputy chief of staff and legislative director for Rep. Bud Cramer; and on the legislative staff of Rep. Chet Edwards.  Denise is a graduate of Baylor University, with a master’s in Public Policy Administration and a bachelor’s in Business Administration with a focus on financial planning.

dedwards@nca-online.org