Year: 2020

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Messages from Leadership  /  October 30, 2020

A Message From Our Board

In recognition for her efforts and the strength of CAPA’s presence in our community, the Board of Directors has unanimously voted to change Rochelle Parker’s... Read more: A Message From Our Board
General  /  October 16, 2020

Stockings of Hope

CAPA is busy making plans to bring a little hope and joy to children and families this winter. Can you help? Due to the on-going... Read more: Stockings of Hope
General  /  September 23, 2020

We’re Hiring!

CAPA is seeking qualified candidates for open Therapist positions at its Independence, MO and Kansas City, MO locations. CAPA Therapists provide individual, family, and group... Read more: We’re Hiring!
General  /  August 24, 2020

Virtual Parenting Skills Training Opportunity

Attend parenting classes from home! CAPA will continue to offer virtual Parenting Skills Training classes throughout fall 2020. Participants must have internet access. Classes utilize... Read more: Virtual Parenting Skills Training Opportunity
General  /  June 4, 2020

Internship Opportunities

  Graduate students! CAPA has internship opportunities available for fall 2020. Join us in helping heal hearts and homes.   Click here to learn more. Read more: Internship Opportunities
General  /  April 20, 2020

Celebrating 45 Years

CAPA celebrates 45 years of healing hearts and homes     Read more: Celebrating 45 Years
General  /  March 23, 2020

COVID-19 Update

For the safety of our staff, interns and clients, and in conjunction with local government guidelines to stop the spread of COVID-19, our Independence and... Read more: COVID-19 Update
Annual Reports  /  February 27, 2020

2019 Annual Report

Last year, 596 individuals received over 8,700 hours of counseling and crisis support at CAPA and 92 parents and children benefited from home-visiting services. Further,... Read more: 2019 Annual Report
General  /  February 6, 2020

Celebrating 45 Years of Service

On April 16th, CAPA will host a 45th Anniversary Celebration of Heroes Luncheon at the Adam’s Mark Hotel in Kansas City. This event will honor... Read more: Celebrating 45 Years of Service
General  /  January 10, 2020

Upcoming Parenting Classes

Parenthood isn’t always easy and CAPA understands that sometimes parents need a helping hand. Check out our upcoming, no-cost parenting classes. Download a flyer for details.... Read more: Upcoming Parenting Classes

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