The following apply:
(1) The commission shall make grants to qualified applicants as provided in this article for the operation of existing children's advocacy centers and for the establishment of children's advocacy centers, consistent with this article. In awarding grants, the commission shall consider:(i) The number of children to be served.(ii) The geographical area to be serviced.(iii) The scope of the services.(iv) The need for services.(v) The availability of expert pediatric medical and mental health services. (2) The commission shall make grants to qualified applicants for the operation of multidisciplinary investigative teams.Added by P.L. 383 2014 No. 28, § 2, eff. 7/1/2014.