SUMMARY:

In this episode of TLC Connections, Julie Knudsen sits down with Mary Anders of the Montgomery County Child Advocacy Project (MCAP) for a powerful conversation about what it means to truly advocate for children facing abuse, neglect, and the legal system.

The conversation explores the full scope of MCAP’s work, from representing children in protection from abuse cases to helping navigate adoption, foster care, and complex family dynamics. Mary also highlights the importance of partnerships with law enforcement, child welfare agencies, and community organizations to provide comprehensive support.

A particularly powerful part of the discussion focuses on MCAP’s use of a trained therapy dog, Nutmeg, who helps children regulate anxiety and trauma during court proceedings. Mary also reflects ...