Year: 2018

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General  /  October 26, 2018

Stockings of Hope Drive

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... Read more: Stockings of Hope Drive
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General  /  October 17, 2018

We're hiring!

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... Read more: We're hiring!
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General  /  September 26, 2018

Lakeshore Offering Discounts on CAPA Wish List Items Now Through October!

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... Read more: Lakeshore Offering Discounts on CAPA Wish List Items Now Through October!
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General  /  September 6, 2018

Resource for Nonprofits Serving Children and Families

  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... Read more: Resource for Nonprofits Serving Children and Families
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General  /  June 12, 2018

Open House

  For 43 years, the Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) has been providing children and families in Independence, MO and across the Kansas City metro... Read more: Open House
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General  /  May 23, 2018

New in June

  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.... Read more: New in June
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General  /  April 23, 2018

2017 Annual Report

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... Read more: 2017 Annual Report
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General  /  February 8, 2018

Healing Hearts Tour

Join us at CAPA on Wednesday, April 4th at 8:00 a.m.  for coffee, take a tour, and learn about how we make a difference in our... Read more: Healing Hearts Tour
Annual Reports  /  January 5, 2018

2017 Annual Report

Download our annual report below to see CAPA’s impact numbers and details from 2017. 2017 CAPA Annual Report Read more: 2017 Annual Report

Frequently Asked Questions

CAPACares helps children, adults, and families feel safe, supported, and strong. We provide counseling, home visiting support, and community education programs. Our goal is to help people heal, grow, and build healthy relationships.

We offer three main types of services:
  • Counseling for people of all ages.
  • Home visiting through Healthy Families Jackson County™, which supports parents and caregivers
  • Community education, including parenting classes, social-emotional learning, and mandated reporter training
If you’re not sure which service is right for you, we can help you figure that out.

If you are worried about a child’s safety, it’s important to speak up. Making a report can help connect a child and their family to support and resources they may urgently need. You do not need proof to make a report—just a concern.

Reports can be made anonymously, and the goal is always to protect children and help families.

You can call the child abuse hotline for your state or the national hotline:
  • Missouri: 1-800-392-3738 (Outside Missouri: 573-751-3448)
  • Kansas: 1-800-922-5330 (Outside Kansas: 785-296-0044)
  • National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453
If you’re unsure whether to report, remember calling can be the first step toward help, healing, and safety for a child.

Healthy Families Jackson County™ is a home visiting program that supports parents and caregivers with young children up to age three. Family Support Specialists offer guidance, encouragement, and tools to help families thrive.

To learn more or get started, email our Family Support Team or call (816) 252-8388.

We offer parenting skills classes, prevention education, social-emotional learning programs, and mandated reporter trainings.

You can find upcoming find upcoming Parenting Skills Training (PST) classes and register online here. To schedule a presenter or ask questions, email our Community Education Manager or call (816) 601-0550 x 212.

Because of the sensitive nature of our work, on-site volunteer opportunities are limited. However, there are still meaningful ways to support CAPACares.

Please email or call our Development Office at (816) 252-8388 x313. We’d love to talk with you about how you can help.

News & Updates From CAPACares

CAPACares is committed to preventing and treating all forms of child abuse and neglect by creating changes in individuals, families,
and society to strengthen relationships and promote healing. Contact us today to learn more: (816) 252-8388