McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center

What McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center does

McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center is a private nonprofit organization headquartered in a 30,000-square-foot child-friendly facility at 601 E. Genesee St., Syracuse, New York. It is Onondaga County's first and only child advocacy center, founded by Dr. Ann Botash and Martha Ryan around 1998, with operations commencing in 2002. The center delivers a coordinated multidisciplinary response to child abuse, co-locating forensic interview rooms, medical examination facilities, mental health counseling spaces, and victim advocates alongside partner agencies including the Onondaga County District Attorney's Special Victims Bureau, Sheriff's Office, Syracuse Police, New York State Police, Children and Family Services, Mental Health Services, Medical Examiner's Office, and SUNY Upstate Medical University. Core service lines include Child Advocacy Services (forensic interviews, advocacy, medical exams, therapy), Human Trafficking Services (including CSEC case management), Professional and Community Training, Child Fatality Review Team coordination, a Mobile Support Unit, and School Programs built on the High Five! prevention curriculum that meets Erin's Law requirements.

The center serves more than 1,000 children annually who have experienced abuse (with one disclosed year reaching 1,811 children) and delivers prevention education to over 26,000 students per year across Pre-K through grade 12 in Onondaga County schools. All services are provided free of charge to children and families. The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors with local business and civic leaders, and is led by Executive Director Erin Bates supported by Deputy Directors of Services and Operations, Directors of Development, Outreach & Education, Counseling, Advocacy, and Finance, and a multidisciplinary staff of 60+ professionals drawn from co-located agencies.

The revenue model is donation-dependent, drawing from individual contributions, annual appeals, corporate sponsorships (including presenting sponsors such as C.O. Falter Construction Corp. and OneGroup), government grants and public support, and a recurring portfolio of signature fundraising events (Pinwheel Ball, 100 Holes 4 Kids golf tournament — which alone raised nearly $120,000 in its 22nd year — Gear Up 4 Kids bike-a-thon, Cops 4 Kids, Step Up 4 Kids 5K, Dine Out 4 Kids, and Go Blue 4 Kids awareness campaign). No annual financial statements or revenue figures are publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is community-led: referrals enter through law enforcement, child protective services, schools, and self-referrals, all routed into a single integrated facility.

Name

McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center

Legal name

McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center

Website

https://mcmahonryan.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center is Onondaga County's only child advocacy center, providing free, co-located forensic interviews, medical exams, mental health counseling, and victim advocacy for abused children while delivering school-based prevention education to over 26,000 students annually in Syracuse, NY.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Advocacy Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Child Welfare, Foster Care & Adoption Services (BPAGAEAE), Child Rights & Protection (BPADAGAG), Family Advocacy, Parent Training & Support Services (EDAJAKAK)

Keywords

• Child advocacy services
• Abuse prevention education
• Forensic interviewing
• Victim advocacy
• Multidisciplinary support

Headquarters

HQ city

Syracuse

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations and Annual Appeals: The organization relies heavily on individual donations, annual appeals, and direct charitable contributions from community members.
2. Fundraising Events: Multiple annual fundraising events including Pinwheel Ball, 100 Holes 4 Kids golf tournament, Cops 4 Kids, Gear Up 4 Kids bike-a-thon, Step Up 4 Kids 5K, and Dine Out 4 Kids.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships for events and programs, with sponsors at various levels including presenting sponsors like C.O. Falter Construction Corp.
4. Government Grants and Public Support: The center receives public support and grants for facility operations and expansion, with the current facility having opened in 2011 with public support and grants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center delivers coordinated, co-located child advocacy services for abuse victims, including forensic interviews, victim advocacy, medical exams, mental health counseling, and human trafficking case management, delivered through a multidisciplinary team of law enforcement, child protective services, prosecutors, and medical and mental health professionals at its Syracuse facility. The center also runs school-based prevention education reaching more than 26,000 students annually and an annual professional training conference.

Product overview

McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center is a nonprofit organization providing a coordinated multidisciplinary approach to child abuse intervention and prevention. The Center operates as a single unified facility offering integrated services including forensic interviews, victim advocacy, medical exams, and mental health counseling. Core programs include Child Advocacy Services, Human Trafficking Services, School Programs (High Five! curriculum), Professional and Community Training, Child Fatality Review Team, and a Mobile Support Unit. The Center also hosts annual awareness events including the Stand Against Child Abuse Conference and Go Blue 4 Kids campaign. All services are delivered through partnerships with multiple government agencies and healthcare providers co-located at the facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Child Advocacy Services Coordinated, child-friendly services for abused children including forensic interviews, victim advocacy, medical exams, mental health counseling, and multidisciplinary team support with law enforcement, child protective services, prosecutors, and medical and mental health professionals all under one roof in Syracuse, NY.
• Human Trafficking Services Specialized services supporting human trafficking victims and commercially sexually exploited children, including case management, advocacy, and coordination with healthcare partners such as Syracuse Community Health Center and SUNY Upstate CMATCH.
• School Programs (High Five! Prevention Curriculum) School-based child sexual abuse prevention education program for students in Pre-K through 12th grade, including the High Five! curriculum that teaches personal body safety, helps children recognize unsafe situations, empowers them to tell trusted adults, and meets Erin's Law requirements. Reaches over 26,000 students annually in Onondaga County.
• Professional and Community Training Training programs for individuals, businesses, organizations, mandated reporters, parents, and community members on how to recognize and respond to child abuse, delivered alongside the annual Stand Against Child Abuse Conference.
• Child Fatality Review Team (CFRT) Multi-disciplinary team that reviews child fatality cases with the Onondaga County Medical Examiner's Office and other agencies to identify prevention strategies and improve community response to child safety issues.
• Mobile Support Unit Mobile outreach program that brings McMahon Ryan child advocacy and trauma-informed services directly to communities most affected by violence and trauma in Onondaga County.
• Stand Against Child Abuse Conference Annual professional conference featuring presentations and workshops about preventing child abuse and working with abuse victims, attracting approximately 300 professionals annually.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 1,000-1,811 children annually who have experienced abuse
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• National Children's AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational accreditation body for child advocacy centers. MRCAC is accredited by the NCA and follows their standards for delivering services to abuse victims.
• Jim and Juli Boeheim FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity foundation supporting local causes including child welfare. Listed as a supporter of MRCAC's mission.
• CNY Diaper BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide supplemental diapers, wipes, formula, and pull-ups to families served by MRCAC in Onondaga County.
• New York State PolicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssigned investigators for multi-jurisdictional cases involving child abuse. State police investigators work as part of the multidisciplinary team at MRCAC.
• Onondaga County Attorney's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResponsible for child neglect, abuse, and foster care matters in Family Court. Attorneys assist in overseeing and coordinating cases presented in court.
• Onondaga County Children and Family ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChild Protective Services team specializing in investigation of child sexual abuse, physical abuse, and child fatalities. Key MDT partner.
• Onondaga County District Attorney's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial Victims Bureau prosecutors who prosecute Onondaga County child abuse cases and help prepare children and families for court proceedings.
• Onondaga County Mental Health ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation services. Mental health professionals co-located at MRCAC for counseling services.
• Onondaga County Medical Examiner's OfficeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides medicolegal investigations to establish accurate, legally-defensible cause and manner of death for unnatural and unexpected deaths, including child fatalities reviewed by CFRT.
• Onondaga County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrained sexual abuse investigators specifically assigned to MRCAC cases as part of the multidisciplinary team approach.
• SUNY Upstate Center for Maternal and Child HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of human trafficking services. CMATCH staff is a collaborative team fostering growth and continual improvement of maternal and child health services.
• SUNY Upstate Medical Child Abuse Referral and Evaluation Program (CARE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides medical services and psychosocial evaluations for children who may be victims of sexual or physical abuse. Located at Golisano Children's Hospital.
• Syracuse City Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal law enforcement partner with officers assigned to handle child abuse cases as part of the MDT approach at MRCAC.
• Syracuse Community Health CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of human trafficking services, providing quality health care services with commitment to individuals who might otherwise be excluded from the health care system.
• C.O. Falter Construction Corp.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresenting sponsor for the 100 Holes 4 Kids golf tournament for three consecutive years, providing significant financial support.
• Street Addiction InstitutemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide support, resources, and path to healing for youth affected by gun violence and trauma in the community.
• OneGroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresenting sponsor for the 10th Annual Step Up 4 Kids 5K & Kids Fun Run event.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Stop It Now: National nonprofit focused on preventing child sexual abuse through helpline, education, and offender accountability; comparable prevention-education focus but operates nationally without the co-located MDT service model.
• National Children's Alliance (CASA): Court Appointed Special Advocates — a different but adjacent model where trained volunteers advocate for abused/neglected children in court; partial mission overlap with McMahon Ryan's victim advocacy services.

Direct peers

• Safe Horizon: Large New York-based nonprofit providing advocacy, counseling, and legal services for abuse and trafficking victims; comparable child abuse and human trafficking services, overlapping geography in NY.
• Chicago Children's Advocacy Center: Chicago-based child advocacy center providing integrated forensic interview, medical, mental health, and prevention services; comparable service portfolio and urban-county operating model.
• Darkness to Light: National nonprofit focused on child sexual abuse prevention training and awareness (Stewards of Children program); direct overlap with McMahon Ryan's High Five! prevention curriculum and Erin's Law work.
• Dallas Children's Advocacy Center: Large, well-established Texas-based child advocacy center offering co-located forensic interviews, medical exams, therapy, and prevention education; closest scaled direct peer with a comparable co-located MDT model.
• Children's Advocacy Center of Erie County: Western New York child advocacy center providing similar multidisciplinary forensic interview, medical, and mental health services; near-regional direct peer in adjacent NY geography.

Others

• National Children's Alliance: The accrediting body and national network of Children's Advocacy Centers; McMahon Ryan is NCA-accredited and operates within NCA's standards, making it the apex ecosystem organization for CACs.

Broad incumbents

• Childhelp: National nonprofit addressing child abuse through a hotline, treatment centers, and prevention education; comparable service portfolio (intervention + prevention) at significantly larger scale.
• Prevent Child Abuse America: National nonprofit dedicated to preventing child abuse through education, advocacy, and research; directly comparable mission and prevention-education orientation, but operates at national scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mcmahonryancac
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC8pzY8YRojLWgwzH4G_9f0w
• Facebookfacebook.com/McMahonRyanCAC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mcmahon-ryan-child-advocacy-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/mcmahonryancac

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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