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JFAC adds $3 million to support child advocacy centers amid federal funding declines
Summary
The committee approved a one‑time $3 million general fund appropriation to the Domestic Violence Council to support child advocacy centers after committee members said federal VOCA and other grant inflows have declined in recent years.
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee approved a one‑time $3,000,000 appropriation from the general fund to the Domestic Violence Council to support child advocacy centers, which provide forensic interviews, counseling and other services to underage victims of crime and family violence.
Alex Williamson, Legislative Services analyst, told the committee that "this appropriation would provide $3,000,000 from the general fund one time for fiscal year 2026,…
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