WHY WAS THE TRUST LEGISLATION REVISED IN 1994?
In light of the enormity and urgency of child abuse and neglect and towards establishing prevention solutions, the check-off revenues had to be augmented by other financial resources. Under the original legislation the Trust’s quasi-governmental status often prevented it from receiving alternate funds. The new legislation establishes the Trust as a nonprofit corporation with financial and administrative independence from the State. This operating structure provides greater access to funding resources as does it broaden representation on the Board of Directors.
