Stuff that Matters, Ep. 47 - Mary Kathryn Elkins, Child Advocacy, Charlotte, Child Abuse, Non-Profit

<p>Mary Kathryn Elkins is the Senior Director of Programs for the Child Advocacy Center of Charlotte. Children’s Advocacy Center of Charlotte, formerly known as Pat’s Place Child Advocacy Center, is a nonprofit organization that coordinates the investigation, prosecution and treatment of the most severe cases of child abuse in Mecklenburg County.</p><p>Mary Kathryn strives to impact systems of care to reduce barriers to treatment for clients and to provide secondary-traumatic stress informed leadership to direct care professionals. Using years of experience in higher education, small business management, non-profit work, and health and human services, she applies a keen eye to problem solving and strategic planning and am always working to move processes forward.<br>Utilizing experience as a nonprofit manager and a mental health clinician, she translates data to help tell the story of the incredible work being done at Pat’s Place. In addition to her MSW and clinical licensure, Elkins hold a graduate certificate in Play Therapy from UNCC and am a Certified Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional. She is also trained in PCIT therapy for children ages 2-6 with profound behavioral concerns and am rostered by PCIT International. </p><p>(00:01:43-00:14:34) – Her background and the Child Advocacy Center of Charlotte.</p><p>(00:14:35-00:28:22) – Diving more into the CAC.</p><p>(00:30:39-00:44:55) – Technology&#39;s impact on the CAC; the impact on referrals and reach. The UNC School of Social Works Jordan Institute Fellowships.</p><p>(00:44:56-00:48:37) – The power of perspective especially pertaining to the work of Child Advocacy Center.</p><p>(00:48:39) – The Stuff that Matters</p><p>Subscribe and like, rate and review. You can watch full episodes on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEGSntRmXvMS-wn6Pmd3lVMMgEFn0npwd" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">YOUTUBE</a>.</p><p>Check out our  to learn more about New Hope on our <a href="https://www.newhopetreatment.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">WEBSITE</a>.</p>