GNY EP.161 | McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center
In this episode of Good News York, host Matt Masur sits down with two incredible guests from McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center — Erin Bates, Executive Director, and Catherine Alton, Board Member and Chair of this year’s Pinwheel Ball. Together, they shed light on the vital work being done right here in Syracuse, New York to protect children and support families navigating the devastating experience of child abuse.
Erin breaks down exactly what a Child Advocacy Center does — from receiving child abuse reports funneled through law enforcement and Child Protective Services, to providing forensic interviews, therapy, and wraparound support for children and families in Onondaga County. McMahon Ryan operates as a co-located multidisciplinary team of therapists, medical professionals, law enforcement officers, child protective workers, and advocates — all working under one roof to ensure investigations are handled with care and children are never re-traumatized by the process.
Whether you’re a community member looking to help, a parent with concerns, or someone who just wants to know more about the incredible organizations doing good work in Central New York — this episode is for you.
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Chapters:
0:00 – Welcome & Introduction
1:05 – What Is McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center?
2:25 – How Child Abuse Reports Are Handled
2:26 – Team Size & Staffing
2:44 – History of the Organization
4:41 – Education & Outreach: 26,000 Kids Reached
6:33 – Introducing the Pinwheel Ball
7:38 – Silent Auction & Live Auction Items
9:02 – Black Tie Attire & Tickets
10:45 – Dine Out for Kids Raffle
12:50 – The Pinwheel Symbol & Go Blue for Kids
14:07 – How to Get Help & Contact Information
15:33 – Closing Thoughts & Wrap-Up
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