This guide, created by Southern Regional Children's Advocacy Center (SRCAC), is aimed at aiding Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) state chapters in assessing their preparedness for implementing a statewide case management system. It provides a comprehensive checklist and explores key readiness focus areas such as membership need, chapter authority, staff capacity, IT infrastructure, financial resources, and governance. The guide is designed to facilitate reflective self-analysis and informed decision-making, ensuring that chapters undertake initiatives that align with their current capacity and growth objectives.