CACs face a number of issues with service accessibility, especially in rural and remote areas. New York has recently rolled out 7 new mobile CACs to help bridge the accessibility gap. In the first half of this two-part episode, Melaney Szklenka from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services joins us to discuss the development and implementation process of these new additions.

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Melaney Scklenka supervises the Children and Family Safety Unit of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services.

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For more information on the mobile CAC program, contact Melaney directly at [email protected] or (518) 486-7674.

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Visit the NRCAC Website for resources, training opportunities, and more!

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Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Email your suggestions to Tony DeVincenzo at [email protected].

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Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 2019-CI-FX-K005 and CFDA #16.758 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice.