The mille lacs band of ojibwe requested funding to staff a child advocacy center (CAC) to serve children and families impacted by child abuse and neglect

The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe received a $450,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Children's Justice Act Partnerships for Indian Communities (CFDA 16.583) program. This funding will enable the tribe to staff a Child Advocacy Center (CAC) to provide child abuse advocacy and investigation services for children and families impacted by child abuse and neglect. Key objectives include reducing trauma for child victims, implementing a coordinated multidisciplinary response, and delivering trauma-informed, culturally competent support services. The three-year grant, with an award date of October 1, 2024 and an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2027, will allow the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe to establish critical infrastructure and staffing to address child abuse and neglect in their community.

With this funding, mille lacs band of ojibwe will: 1) staff their tribal CAC, 2) provide child abuse advocacy, and 3) investigate child abuse and neglect cases.