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

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.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.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. (00:01:43-00:14:34) – Her background and the Child Advocacy Center of Charlotte.(00:14:35-00:28:22) – Diving more into the CAC.(00:30:39-00:44:55) – Technology's impact on the CAC; the impact on referrals and reach. The UNC School of Social Works Jordan Institute Fellowships.(00:44:56-00:48:37) – The power of perspective especially pertaining to the work of Child Advocacy Center.(00:48:39) – The Stuff that MattersSubscribe and like, rate and review. You can watch full episodes on YOUTUBE.Check out our  to learn more about New Hope on our WEBSITE.