named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Advocacy and Membership Support
Provides policy advocacy and support services to member Child Advocacy Centers and multidisciplinary teams
Data Services and Analytics
Provides data support and analysis for Child Advocacy Centers to track outcomes and improve services
Leadership Conference
Annual conference offering training, networking, and professional development for Child Advocacy Center professionals and multidisciplinary team members across New York State
One Too Many NY 5K
Annual virtual 5K fundraiser supporting Child Advocacy Centers across New York State, with in-person events hosted locally
Training and Development
Offers professional training programs for CAC and MDT staff on child abuse response, prevention, and trauma-informed care
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Child Care and Early Childhood Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Conducts public policy and systemic advocacyAdvocates at the state and local levels for victims of child abuse and sexual violence, representing Child Advocacy Centers with government agencies and educating legislators on related policies. Leverages expertise in victim advocacy and legal systems to influence public policy affecting children and families.
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Fundraising and Financial Support for IDD Services 1 activity
- Funds and supports Child Advocacy Centers via donationsAccepts and manages donations to fund the operations of Child Advocacy Centers and support the children and families they serve across New York State.
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
- Hosts professional development events for CAC staffOrganizes an annual leadership conference featuring over 20 educational sessions, regional meetings, and an annual membership meeting for Child Advocacy Center professionals and multidisciplinary team members. Includes pre-conference case study sessions and opportunities for peer review and networking.
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Organized Running and Triathlon Events 1 activity
- Organizes annual One Too Many NY 5K eventHosts an annual virtual 5K event with options for walking, running, rolling, biking, or hiking, supported by local in-person events organized by Child Advocacy Centers. Distributes official race materials including t-shirts, bibs, and information packets to registered participants.
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Child Advocacy and Trauma Support Centers 1 activity
- Provides direct services to abused children and familiesCoordinates multidisciplinary responses to child abuse cases through Child Advocacy Centers, offering forensic interviews, medical exams, trauma-focused mental health counseling, and victim advocacy services. In 2025, served over 24,000 abused children across 61 counties and six Tribal Nations, providing a child-friendly setting to reduce re-traumatization during disclosure.
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Child Welfare Professional Training & Capacity Building 1 activity
- Supports Child Advocacy Centers through capacity buildingProvides training, technical assistance, and resources to strengthen Child Advocacy Centers and multidisciplinary teams across New York State, including support for NCA accreditation, strategic planning, protocol development, and culturally safe service delivery. Offers data collection and analysis services and coordinates statewide training initiatives aligned with national best practices.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$828K
Contributions & grants$823K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$5270%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$793K
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$472K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$370K
Cash$225K
Investments$0
Liabilities$15K
Net assets$354K
Liquid reserves3.4 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -1.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theresa Roth | Executive Director | 40 | $85K |
board members · 13
- Allison Spaulding — Board Member
- Brenda McQuillan — Board Member
- David Mann — Board Chair
- Helene Gold — Board Vice Chair
- Joseph Muroff — Board Member
- Ken Souser — Board Member
- Kristen Beard — Board Member
- Kristina Coleman — Board Member
- Luanne Mansfield — Board Member
- Michael Polenberg — Secretary
- Rebecca Taurisano — Board Member
- Thomas Flynn — Treasurer
- Tory DeCaire — Board Member
relationships · 46
Who they work with
- Buffalo Police Department Partner — Board member organization represented by board member
- CACs Partner — Member child advocacy centers that NYSCA supports in their DEI efforts.
- Central NY Community Foundation Funder — Recognized as a Champion for Children donor to New York State Children's Alliance, Inc.
- Child Advocacy Centers Network — Statewide network of 46 Child Advocacy Centers that deliver services to abused children in coordination with the Alliance.
- Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) Partner — Collaborates with local Child Advocacy Centers to host in-person events and distribute race materials for the One Too Many NY 5K.
- Cortland County Child Advocacy Center Partner — Board member organization represented by board member
- Dot Foods Partner — Recognized as a Champion for Children donor to New York State Children's Alliance, Inc.
- Evidentia Learning Partner — Recognized as a Champion for Children donor to New York State Children's Alliance, Inc.
- Freyer & Coon Partner — Recognized as a Champion for Children donor to New York State Children's Alliance, Inc.
- Global University (South Africa) Network — Alumni affiliation and prior educational institution for data services director
- Guardify Partner — Recognized as a Champion for Children donor to New York State Children's Alliance, Inc.
- Haylor, Freyer & Coon Partner — Board member organization represented by Board Treasurer
- Mirabito Partner — Recognized as a Champion for Children donor to New York State Children's Alliance, Inc.
- NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services Government — State agency partner collaborating on child abuse response
- NYS Office of Children and Family Services Government — State agency partner providing support to member centers
- NYS Office of Victim Services Government — State agency partner supporting victim services for children
- National Children's Alliance Network — Aligns with National Children's Alliance (NCA) standards for accreditation and best practices in supporting Children's Advocacy Centers.
- National Children's Alliance (NCA) Network — Supports members in achieving NCA Accreditation.
- National Children’s Alliance Network — Accrediting and national network affiliate
- New York Foundling Partner — Provides Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for the NYSCA Leadership Conference.
- New York State Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment Government — Primary hotline system for reporting child abuse in New York State, which the organization directs individuals to when making a report.
- New York State Child Advocacy Centers Network — Collaborates with Child Advocacy Centers across New York State to support coordinated investigations of child abuse
- Northeast Regional Children’s Advocacy Center Partner — Regional partner providing support to member Child Advocacy Centers
- Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Government — Provides guidance to members on compliance with OCFS standards.
- Office of the Bronx District Attorney Partner — Board member organization represented by board member
- Oswego County Child Advocacy Center Partner — Board member organization represented by Board Chair
- SUNY Cortland Network — Alumni affiliation and prior educational institution for staff member involved in child advocacy training
- Safe Horizon Partner — Board member organization represented by Board Vice Chair
- Safe Horizon Partner — Recognized as a Champion for Children donor to New York State Children's Alliance, Inc.
- Schenectady County Child Advocacy Center Partner — Board member organization represented by board member
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Barrier-Reduced Reporting and Community Engagementmethodology: barrier-reduced_reportingBy promoting accessible, confidential, and anonymous reporting pathways and public campaigns like "See Something, Say Something," we increase the likelihood of early abuse detection because reducing stigma and fear encourages more individuals to report suspicions in good faith.
- Child Advocacy Center Model with Multidisciplinary Teamsmethodology: child_advocacy_center_modelBy coordinating multidisciplinary teams (including law enforcement, child protection, mental health, and medical professionals) within Child Advocacy Centers, we improve outcomes for abused children because integrated, centralized responses reduce re-traumatization, increase accuracy of forensic interviews, and ensure continuity of care.
- Prevention Through Education and Trusted-Adult Awarenessmethodology: trusted-adult_prevention_modelBy focusing prevention efforts on education about abuse by trusted adults and implementing evidence-based curricula like Less Is More, we reduce child abuse and exploitation because awareness and skill-building in high-risk contexts empower children and communities to recognize and prevent abuse.
- Trauma-Informed Service Deliverymethodology: trauma_informed_forensic_interviewingBy delivering forensic interviews and mental health services in child-friendly, neutral environments using evidence-based, trauma-focused practices, we support recovery and resilience because this approach minimizes re-traumatization and increases engagement and accuracy in abuse investigations.