Protect. Heal. Prevent. is a podcast from The Children’s Assessment Center featuring thoughtful conversations on child advocacy, trauma-informed care, and community collaboration. Through interviews with CAC staff, multidisciplinary partners, and key community leaders, the podcast explores how our community works together to protect children from abuse, help them heal from trauma, and prevent abuse before it happens.
Each episode highlights real-world insights, professional expertise, and shared responsibility in building safer futures for children and families. Whether you’re a professional, advocate, or community member, Protect. Heal. Prevent. offers meaningful dialogue and practical perspectives on supporting children and strengthening systems of care.
Episodes are released monthly and can be found on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts (coming soon).
The topics discussed on this podcast are important—and sensitive. We are committed to sharing information responsibly, ethically, and with the utmost respect for the children and families served by The Children’s Assessment Center.
No confidential or identifying information is ever shared. Stories and examples are discussed in a generalized or educational manner, and all conversations are guided by trauma-informed principles. Our goal is to educate the community, elevate awareness, and foster understanding—without compromising privacy, dignity, or safety.
By maintaining these standards, we ensure that the podcast remains a respectful, informative space focused on learning, advocacy, and prevention.
Whether you’re interested in collaborating on an episode, sharing professional expertise, sponsoring the podcast, or helping spread the word, we’d love to connect. Your involvement helps us educate the community, elevate important conversations, and strengthen support for children and families across Harris County.
To learn more or start a conversation, please reach out:
Matthew McCaig
Communications & Outreach Coordinator
Podcast Producer
Matthew.mccaig@cac.hctx.net
Together, we can make a meaningful difference—one conversation at a time.
The podcast is hosted by Kerry McCracken, Executive Director of The Children’s Assessment Center.
Kerry brings a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding child abuse investigations, healing services, and collaborative response systems. As host, she guides thoughtful conversations that center on professionalism, compassion, and the mission of ensuring children receive the care and protection they deserve.
Explore every episode of our podcast in one place. Each conversation is designed to inform, educate, and deepen understanding around child advocacy, trauma-informed care, and the collaborative work that supports children and families in Harris County.
