Indiana Chapter of National Children's Alliance

What Indiana Chapter of National Children's Alliance does

The Indiana Chapter of the National Children's Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1999 and headquartered at 750 North Park Drive, Evansville, Indiana. It operates as the recognized statewide coordinating body for 24 Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) across Indiana, delivering training, mentoring, collaboration, advocacy, resource development, and legislative engagement to support the investigation, prosecution, and treatment of child abuse. The Chapter's primary constituents are the 24 member CACs, multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) including law enforcement, Indiana Department of Child Services, prosecutors, medical and mental health professionals, and victim advocates, with end beneficiaries of approximately 10,000 child CAC visits and ~10,000 forensic interviews per year.

The Chapter's product portfolio centers on non-commercial service and educational offerings rather than technology products. Core deliverables include ChildFirst Indiana forensic interview training, Mandated Reporter Training for CAC board members (NCA Standard 10 compliance), prevention education programs for schools and community groups, the Kids in Court and Teens in Court interactive online guides (kidsincourt.org, teensincourt.org), a free Online Library of CAC management guides and resources, and a Find a CAC locator tool. Underlying technology is limited to standard web content, discreet audiovisual recording equipment, and closed-circuit television used at CACs to support forensic interviews — there are no proprietary software, API, or AI/ML components.

Revenue is derived entirely from grants, charitable donations, and government funding, with the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) explicitly identified as a vital funding source. All services to families and CACs are provided free or at low cost; the Chapter operates with no commercial pricing model. It is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors representing member CACs (including Emily Perry as Board President, Susie’s Place) and is led by Executive Director Kim Olesker effective January 1, 2026, following founder Jan Lutz's 30-year tenure. The Chapter was recommended for NCA re-accreditation in December 2025.

Name

Indiana Chapter of National Children's Alliance

Legal name

Indiana Chapter of National Children's Alliance

Website

https://incacs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Indiana Chapter of the National Children's Alliance is a 501(c)(3) statewide nonprofit, founded 1999, that coordinates 24 Child Advocacy Centers across Indiana through training, accreditation support, forensic interview education, mandated reporter training, and legislative advocacy for child abuse prevention and treatment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Advocacy Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Civic and Social Organizations (81341)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGABAG

Child Protection & Child Rights

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/International Development & Poverty Alleviation

SECONDARYBPAGADAD

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

Keywords

• Child advocacy services
• Nonprofit training programs
• Forensic interview training
• Child abuse prevention
• Multidisciplinary team coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Grants, Donations, and Government Funding: As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, the Indiana Chapter operates through grant funding, charitable donations, and government support. The organization mentions VOCA (Victims of Crime Act) as a vital funding source for CACs and organizations in Indiana communities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Indiana Chapter of the National Children's Alliance is a statewide 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports a network of 24 Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) across Indiana through training, consulting, accreditation support, technical assistance, mentoring, advocacy, and resource development. It delivers ChildFirst forensic interview training, mandated reporter training, prevention education, and free online resources (including Kids in Court and Teens in Court guides) to CACs, multidisciplinary teams, and the public at no charge. Revenue is generated through grants, donations, and government funding (including VOCA), with services provided free or low-cost to families and member organizations.

Product overview

The Indiana Chapter of the National Children's Alliance is a statewide nonprofit that supports a network of 24 Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) across Indiana. The organization provides a unified portfolio of services including CAC support and resources, forensic interview training (ChildFirst Indiana), mandated reporter training, prevention education programs, and interactive court preparation guides for children and teens (Kids in Court and Teens in Court). The Chapter also operates a free online library with CAC management guides, templates, maps, and prevention resources. These offerings work together to help CACs investigate, prosecute, and treat child abuse while providing families with trauma-informed support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kids and Teens in Court Interactive Guide Interactive online resource helping child and teen victims of crime understand the judicial process, courtroom roles, their rights in court, and what to expect when testifying; available to kids, teens, CACs, and the public.
• Mandated Reporter Training for CAC Boards Online video course on Indiana mandated reporter laws for CAC board members, fulfilling NCA Standard 10 accreditation requirements with a built-in assessment.
• Kids in Court Interactive online guide at kidsincourt.org helping child victims of crime understand the judicial process, courtroom roles, their rights, and what to expect when going to court.
• Teens in Court Dedicated interactive guide at teensincourt.org for teenagers going to court, providing detailed information about the judicial process, courtroom expectations, and their legal rights.
• Court Preparation Print-Friendly PDFs Print-friendly PDF documents for CACs with age-appropriate sheets covering court FAQs, courtroom player roles, and youth rights for young kids and teens.
• Online Library for CACs and MDTs Free online resource library for CACs and multidisciplinary teams including board/media assets, maps/data/graphics, filing and reporting information, CAC guides and how-to documents, and prevention guides.
• Prevention Training Programs Child abuse prevention training programs for schools, churches, and youth-focused groups, with age-appropriate curricula for adults and kids/teens covering body safety, abuse prevention, and awareness.
• Find a CAC Locator Directory tool to locate the nearest Child Advocacy Center in Indiana to ask questions, get help, donate, or volunteer.
• ChildFirst Indiana Forensic Interview Training 40-hour standardized forensic interview training delivered through the Indiana Chapter to CAC staff and multidisciplinary team members conducting forensic interviews of child abuse victims.
• NCA Accreditation Support and Technical Assistance for Indiana CACs Statewide coordination of NCA accreditation and reaccreditation (every five years), including governance, documentation, and standards support for all 24 Indiana Child Advocacy Centers and communities seeking to start new CACs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Indiana DCS investigates approximately 214,000 reports annually; Indiana has approximately 10,000 CAC visits and ~10,000 forensic interviews per year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Children’s Alliance (NCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Indiana Chapter is a member of the National Children’s Alliance. NCA sets accreditation standards for CACs (the ‘red book’ standards), and the Indiana Chapter supports Indiana CACs in meeting these standards. The Chapter was recommended for NCA re-accreditation in December 2025.
• Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndiana DCS receives approximately 214,000 child abuse hotline reports annually and coordinates investigations with CACs. The Chapter works regularly with DCS leaders and staff on education, training, and child welfare policy.
• Indiana Child Advocacy Centers (24 CACs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Indiana Chapter provides training, consulting, accreditation support, technical assistance, and professional development to all 24 Indiana CACs. CACs include Susie’s Place, Dunebrook, Sylvia’s CAC, Kids Talk CAC, Holly’s House, Cherish CAC, and many others.
• U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of IndianaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe U.S. Attorney’s Office works with Indiana CACs (particularly Susie’s Place) on federal prosecution cases and multi-agency investigations. In 2026, Susie’s Place received the Victim’s Assistance Award from this office.
• Midwest Regional CACminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Indiana Chapter partners with Midwest Regional CAC as part of a network of regional CAC organizations working to support child advocacy centers.
• NCA Statewide Participation with Military FamiliesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Indiana Chapter participates in a national NCA initiative to provide CAC services and support to military families.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Children's Alliance: The national umbrella organization for state CAC chapters, of which the Indiana Chapter is a member. NCA sets accreditation standards ("red book" standards), provides training, and advocates federally on behalf of all state chapters including Indiana. Direct comparable mission and customer base (CACs and multidisciplinary teams), with broader geographic scope.

Direct peers

• Darkness to Light: National nonprofit focused on child sexual abuse prevention through adult education and the Stewards of Children training program. Directly comparable in mission scope (child abuse prevention training), training-based product model, and target audience (mandated reporters, youth-serving organizations).
• Childhelp: National nonprofit operating the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline, advocacy, and group homes for abused children. Comparable in mission, nonprofit structure, and audience, with a broader operational footprint including direct service delivery beyond the CAC coordination model.
• Prevent Child Abuse America: National nonprofit dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect through education, advocacy, and the Healthy Families America home visiting program. Highly comparable mission (child abuse prevention), similar 501(c)(3) structure, similar funding model (grants + donations), and similar target audience (parents, professionals, policymakers).
• Texas Children's Advocacy Centers: Texas state chapter of the National Children's Alliance, parallel structure to the Indiana Chapter. Most direct functional peer — same parent organization (NCA), same mission, same model of coordinating a statewide network of CACs. Highly relevant benchmark for Indiana's scale, funding, and program design.

Emerging players

• Zero Abuse Project: National nonprofit focused on preventing child sexual abuse through survivor support, education, and systems change initiatives. Comparable mission (child abuse prevention) and similar target audience (professionals, policymakers, communities), with a sharper focus on prevention and policy advocacy than direct CAC coordination.
• National Children's Advocacy Center (NCAC): Alabama-based national nonprofit that provides training, prevention, and professional development for child abuse professionals, including the precursor to the ChildFirst forensic interview training that the Indiana Chapter offers as ChildFirst Indiana. Strong comparable on the training and professional development side of the CAC model.
• American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC): Professional membership organization for child abuse professionals, providing training, publications, and best-practice guidelines. Comparable in serving the multidisciplinary team (MDT) audience that the Indiana Chapter also targets with its forensic interview and mandated reporter training programs.

Others

• Susie's Place Child Advocacy Centers: An Indiana CAC, board president organization whose executive (Emily Perry) sits on the Indiana Chapter's board. Operates as a direct downstream service provider in the Indiana Chapter's network — a member CAC rather than a peer competitor, but useful as a comparable example of an individual CAC's operations.

Regional players

• Midwest Regional CAC: Identified partner organization in the data, a regional child advocacy center body serving multiple Midwestern states. Operates in a similar space with comparable offerings (CAC support, training, advocacy) but serves a different (multi-state) geography; provides regional training and coordination that overlaps with Indiana Chapter's mission.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/indianacacs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/indiana-chapter-of-national-childrens-alliance-inc

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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