What OMB Guidance Changes Could Mean for the Movement

Includes a Live Web Event on 07/06/2026 at 2:00 PM (EDT)

Proposed changes by the federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to guidelines for Uniform Guidance to grantmaking have implications for CACs and Chapters. Join NCA's government affairs lead as we dig into the proposed guideline changes and spell out what they mean for you and your agency. We'll cover provisions of concern to our movement, as well as steps on how to comment prudently and effectively during the comment period.

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