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CAPACares

Serving Families in Jackson County, MO and the Surrounding Kansas City Metropolitan Area Since 1975

CAPACares was founded in 1975 as a parenting helpline, staffed by volunteers and members of the Junior Service League. CAPACares became a United Way partner agency in 1978. Since those early days, CAPACares has grown from a simple helpline to a holistic agency that provides counseling and treatment programs for children and non-offending caregivers who have experienced abuse or trauma, child abuse prevention education, parenting education classes, and home-visiting family support services.

FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS

FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS


Parenthood isn’t always easy, and CAPACares understands that sometimes parents need a helping hand.


CAPACares' Healthy Families Jackson CountyTM Program provides home-visiting services for parents of young children to support them in developing strong families and healthy parenting skills. This is a free and voluntary program offered to pregnant or new parents residing in Jackson County, Missouri.

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EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES


CAPACares offers educational classes to strengthen families, school-based prevention programs, and community education opportunities to help individuals, business leaders, and community groups recognize and prevent child abuse and neglect.


In addition to services that help stop the cycle of abuse for families, CAPACares promotes awareness and provides tools to help build a safer, brighter tomorrow for our community.

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EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICES

FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICES


CAPACares is here to help all adults and children who have experienced child abuse, neglect, or family trauma, regardless of income or ability to pay. Our caring, professional Therapists and Clinical Program staff work to provide therapeutic support to children and adults who have experienced abuse, neglect, or other family trauma along their path of healing.


CAPACares Counseling Services are offered in-person at our locations in Independence and Kansas City, MO. Virtual counseling is also available.

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WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT

Donate to CAPACares to help heal hearts and homes in Kansas City!

The need for mental health and family support services is greater than ever. Whether you make a one-time gift or become a monthly donor, know that you are making a real difference in the lives of children and families in our community. Thank you.


For sponsorship opportunities, please contact us directly at info@capacares.org

1975 We’re celebrating 50+ years of helping Kansas City familiaes.
5,058 Our counselors and interns provided over 5,000 therapy hours in 2025.
245 In the past ten years, we've proudly hosted 245 interns.