CPC Founding Prinicples
Our response to abuse of a child places the welfare of the child first. We work to meet the needs of children and their non-offending families with sensitivity and competent care. Our team of professionals does everything possible to prevent re-traumatizing a child.
The culture here at Children’s Protection Center is built on the foundation of four standards. These standards are expected from every team member as we work to become the best TEAM possible.
CPC’s TEAM STANDARDS:
TOGETHER: Teammates recognize that CPS’s mission is achieved through collaboration, unity, and shared purpose, supported. by open, honest, and compassionate communication.
EXCELLENCE: Teammates pursue the highest standards of care, professionalism, and service, ensuring that all actions and messaging reflect CPC’s values and mission, emphasizing that everyone deserves our best.
ACCOUNTABLE: Teammates act with integrity, empathy, and respect, building trust with children, families, and the MDT in every interaction.
MISSION: Teammates are unwavering in their dedication to CPC’s mission of creating a safer community for children and providing hope and healing to families.
our staff
Executive Board
Itzel Meador,
Chair
Will McGrath,
Vice Chair
Kevin Burton,
Treasurer
Jim Minor,
Secretary
Directors
Kevin Chaloner
Kristen Finkbeiner
Shane Frazier
Shana Woodard Graves
Mischa Martin
Kathleen McMurray
Tiffany O’Brien
Jeremy Owoh
John Selig
Kanetra Staton
Jodiane Tritt
Jaye Waynick
Staff
Jennifer Long
Executive Director
Erick Acuchi
Bilingual Family Advocate
Brianna Aldana-Oliva
Forensic Interviewer
Madeline Astin
Forensic Interview Program Manager
Mark Bryant, MS, LPE
Clinical Services Director
Addie Grace Coleman
Family Advocate
Bresha Collins, PLSW
Trauma Specialist/Mental Health Professional
Brooke DeVore
Trauma Specialist/Mental Health Professional
GiGi Gibson
Family Services Specialist
Brittney Henson
Family Advocate
Cally Huggins
Forensic Interviewing Program Manager
Sarah McMorran, LMSW
Trauma Specialist/Mental Health Professional
Linda Ramos
Forensic Interviewer
Kristen Peterson Thomas
Advocacy Program Manager
Teri Todd
Development and Marketing Director
Genni Vega
Bilingual Family Advocate
Kayla Wood
Child Abuse Response Coordinator