CAPA is seeking qualified candidates for Intake Specialist at its Independence, MO location. The Intake Specialist coordinates intake services for all CAPA programs. This involves collecting client information over the phone, assessing clients to ensure that they meet the population the program serves, scheduling intake session, completing intake session, and scheduling clients with the appropriate staff/intern…

CAPA is seeking qualified candidates for Clinical Program Supervisor at its Independence, MO location. The Clinical Program Supervisor will provide supervision to all of CAPA’s clinical staff. They are responsible for ensuring seamless team management and development, supportive and reflective clinical supervision, program delivery, and quality control and evaluation. Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology,…

As fall starts to turn toward winter, CAPA is making plans for the holiday season!  Our goal this season to collect a fun holiday stocking for every child we serve as well as their siblings. The stockings can be filled with kid favorites such as candy, socks, miniature toys, and more!  Download our Stockings of Hope flyer…

CAPA is looking for qualified candidates to fill a new Intern Supervisor position at its Kansas City, Missouri location. The Intern Supervisor supervises bachelor’s and master’s level student interns getting their practicum experience at CAPA. This additional position will work closely with CAPA’s current Intern Supervisor to maintain and grow this long standing CAPA program…

Now through October! Help CAPA support children who have experienced the trauma of abuse and neglect. Shop for special play therapy items on our Lakeshore Learning Store Wish List at Lakeshore Learning in Merriam, KS and get 20% off your purchase for donating to CAPA! Wish list items can be delivered to CAPA anytime Monday…

  KidGuard For Nonprofits is awarding $1,000 grants to 5 nonprofits and $2,500 to 2 selected nonprofits demonstrating impactful initiatives towards healthy family development for 2018. KidGuard will award grants to registered 501(c) nonprofit organizations like CAPA that have a mission to protect, support, or advocate for the benefit of family and children. More Information…  

  For 43 years, the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) has been providing children and families in Independence, MO and across the Kansas City metro with support, counseling services, and prevention education to address child abuse and neglect. In order to maintain offices and facilities that support the organization’s work in Jackson County and beyond,…

  NEW! Stress Management for Teens June 9 – July 28 Thursdays 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Saturdays 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.   CAPA 503 E. 23rd St. S Independence, MO Call 816-252-8388 for more information or to register.

CAPA provides play, art, and sand tray therapy for hundreds of kids each year – and supplies go FAST! You can help stock CAPA with needed supplies so children always have a place to heal. Download our 2018 Wish List and pick up a few things the next time you’re out shopping or start a…

Did you know? Last year, CAPA provided child abuse prevention education, family support services and counseling to over 800 children and individuals. Want to learn more about CAPA programs and services? Download CAPA’s 2017 Annual Report.