Kristi House Achieves Re-Accreditation from National Children's Alliance

Miami-Dade County's only nationally accredited Child Advocacy Center reaffirms its commitment to providing the highest standard of care for children and families impacted by abuse, exploitation, and trauma.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Kristi House, a private non-profit organization and Miami-Dade County's only nationally accredited Child Advocacy Center, has successfully achieved re-accreditation with the National Children's Alliance (NCA), the national association and accrediting body for Children's Advocacy Centers. This distinction reaffirms Kristi House's dedication to providing effective, compassionate, and trauma-informed services to the children and families it serves.

Why it matters

Kristi House's continued national recognition highlights its leadership in the fight against child abuse and its unwavering commitment to the Miami-Dade community. As the only nationally accredited CAC in the county, Kristi House's re-accreditation demonstrates its adherence to the highest standards of care and its ability to coordinate critical legal, medical, and social services for child victims of abuse and their families.

The details

The year-long re-accreditation process involved a comprehensive review of Kristi House's programs and operations in collaboration with its multidisciplinary partners, including the State Attorney's Office, University of Miami Child Protection Team, Roxcy Bolton Rape Treatment Center, Florida Guardian ad Litem office, Florida Department of Children and Families, the City of Miami Police, and the Miami-Dade County Police Department. Kristi House has also recently completed re-accreditation with the Council on Accreditation (COA), further validating its commitment to providing the highest quality of care.

  • Kristi House announced the re-accreditation on February 10, 2026.
  • The year-long re-accreditation process was completed in early 2026.

The players

Kristi House

A private, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization and Miami-Dade County's only nationally accredited Child Advocacy Center.

National Children's Alliance (NCA)

The national association and accrediting body for Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs).

Amanda G. Altman

CEO of Kristi House.

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What they’re saying

“We are incredibly proud to receive this re-accreditation from the National Children's Alliance, which underscores our dedication to providing effective, compassionate, and trauma-informed services to the children and families we serve. This achievement is a testament to the hard work and collaboration of our dedicated staff, committed board members, and partners who share in our mission of healing and justice.”

— Amanda G. Altman, CEO of Kristi House (communitynewspapers.com)

The takeaway

Kristi House's continued national recognition and re-accreditation from the National Children's Alliance and the Council on Accreditation solidify its position as a leader in providing high-quality, trauma-informed services to child victims of abuse, exploitation, and trauma in the Miami-Dade community. This achievement underscores Kristi House's unwavering commitment to its mission and its ability to effectively coordinate critical legal, medical, and social services for vulnerable children and families.