News and Notes
New Website Launch: National Tribal Child Welfare Center for Innovation and Advancement
By:Kara Pasqua Something special just launched for everyone working to protect and strengthen Tribal children and families. The National Tribal Child Welfare Center for Innovation and Advancement (NTCWCIA) has officially gone live with its brand-new website —...
NCARC Tribal Peer Call: Supporting MDT/CAC Professionals in Indian Country
While there are many regional and national conferences that bring together Child Advocacy Center (CAC) professionals, there are very few spaces designed specifically for Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) and CAC professionals who serve American Indian and Alaska Native...
On the Road with NCARC: Sharing Knowledge, Building Relationships, and Supporting Communities in South Dakota
In recent months, the demand for Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) for Tribal Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) and State Departments has continued to grow. Across the country, our team has been working hard to respond to this need,developing webinars,...
Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day-October 13
On October 13, we come together to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day — a time to honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of Native peoples while acknowledging the ongoing strength and resilience of Indigenous nations. The observance of Indigenous Peoples’...
Team Building and Bonding in White Earth
Pictured: The White Earth CAC Staff In late August, Project Director Deanna Chancellor and Training & Technical Assistance Specialist Bethany Black traveled to the White Earth Reservation in western Minnesota, where they spent several days working...
August Highlights: NCARC on the Road and in the Spotlight
Pictured Left to Right: NCARC TTA Specialist, Bethany Black & NCARC Project Director, Deanna Chancellor. August has been a busy and exciting month for the NCARC team. From traveling to conferences to providing training directly to individual Native...
NCARC at the 2025 National Children’s Alliance Leadership Conference
June has been an exciting and enriching month for the NCARC team! One of the standout events of the year was the National Children’s Alliance Annual Leadership Conference, held June 9–11, 2025, in Washington, D.C. This year, six NCARC staff members joined over 800...
Child Abuse Prevention Month Brings Awareness, Healing, and Connection for the Puyallup Nation
Each April, Child Abuse Prevention Month provides an opportunity for Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) across Indian Country to raise awareness, educate communities, and promote healing. One such center—the Children of the River Child Advocacy Center (CRCAC), a program of...
NCARC Team Attends TRAC Meeting in Philadelphia
The NCARC team attended TRAC meetings in Philadelphia. L to R: Beth Black, Jen Calder, Kara Pasqua and Deanna Chancellor. Not pictured: LJ Sato. The week of April 1, 2025, the NCARC team had the exciting opportunity to attend the TRAC Team meeting in...
Supporting Excellence: NCARC Visits Heart to Heart Child Advocacy Center
In early April, Program Director Deanna Chancellor and Training & Technical Assistance Specialist Bethany Black had the honor of visiting the Heart to Heart Child Advocacy Center, located on the Qualla Boundary of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Heart to...