Archive for 2017

It’s out with the OLD and in with the NEW around our facility! Over the last year we have had so many updates -and we’re ready to unveil them to you at our upcoming Ribbon Cutting and Open House co-hosted by the Independence Chamber of Commerce. Please join us on Thursday, November 14, 2017 to see…

Please join CAPA and the Independence Chamber for a PLAY-ful Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. CAPA will be unveiling several facility updates, most notably within its play therapy spaces. This is a great opportunity to learn more about CAPA as well as to connect with other area leaders in a…

CAPA is excited to announce that the Jacob L. and Ella C. Loose Foundation has awarded $10,000 to support its counseling programs.  These funds will specifically support CAPA’s counseling programs that help children, youth, and their parents overcome the negative effects of traumatic life events such as child sexual abuse, physical abuse or exposure to family or…

CAPA is excited to announce that it has been awarded $5,000 through the Independence Community Development Block Grant to support general operating costs of the organization.  Funds like these are crucial in sustaining CAPA’s programs for treating and preventing child abuse and neglect. On behalf of CAPA’s staff, Board of Directors, and the children and families we serve…

CAPA is excited to announce that Menorah Heritage Foundation has awarded $10,000 to support its security and utility expenses.  These funds will specifically support CAPA’s ability to continue to provide a comfortable and safe environment for children and adults to embark on their healing journeys by helping to keep other funds where they are needed most.…

CAPA is excited to announce that the Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City (HCF) has awarded $63,549 through its Mental Health grant program to support CAPA’s Family Support Services.  This includes CAPA’s Healthy Families Jackson County program, which is a home-visiting program, parenting classes and other community education activities. On behalf of CAPA’s staff, Board of Directors,…

CAPA is excited to announce that The Corporation for National and Community Service through the State of Missouri’s Community Service Commission has awarded $110,638 to support CAPA’s AmeriCorps Program. AmeriCorps helps to increase CAPA’s overall capacity to prevent and treat child abuse and trauma. These funds will support up to 21 AmeriCorps Service Members who…

For more than 42 years, CAPA has been a leader in the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect in the Kansas City Metropolitan area. In 2016, CAPA was able to serve more than 1,000 children and adults through its comprehensive programs. For more of CAPA’s impact numbers and details from 2016, please check out the…

CAPA is excited to announce that the Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City has awarded $60,000 through its Applicant Defined Grants program to support the key staff who help oversee CAPA’s counseling services. On behalf of CAPA’s staff, Board of Directors, and the children and families we serve each day, we extend our sincerest gratitude to the Health…

As part of our 2017 Child Abuse Prevention Month initiatives, we premiered a new agency video on the big screen at The Pharaoh Theater as part of our Blue Ribbon Business After Hours on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.   More than 100 community leaders and individuals were in attendance. Each year, CAPA serves hundreds of children…