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Child Advocacy Centers Face Funding Crisis | Rochester News
Six Child Advocacy Centers in New York State, including one in the Finger Lakes, face total funding cuts by October 1st, jeopardizing critical services for abused children. These centers—long reliant on state support—are now at risk of closure, forcing longer waits and greater travel for victims. Law enforcement and advocates are sounding the alarm, with one sheriff calling the cuts unthinkable, especially amid other funded priorities. Legislators report unanswered pleas to the governor, while the Office of Victim Services cites overwhelming demand and federal constraints. With no guarantee…
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