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Image of a stack of index cards with "It's OK to say NO," written on them in large orange text. There's a silver ballpoint pen sitting diagonally across the corner of the cards, and they're sitting on a textured light blue background.
General  /  December 10, 2024

‘Tis the Season to Say “No”

Six Ways to Maintain Healthy Boundaries During the Holidays Whether you celebrate any major holidays or not, the time between November 1 and January 1... Read more: ‘Tis the Season to Say “No”
A Venn diagram illustrating the concepts of cultural humility and cultural competence. The left circle, labeled "Cultural Humility," contains the phrase "Lifelong reflection and learning." The right circle, labeled "Cultural Competence," contains the phrase "Learning specific cultural knowledge." The overlapping section in the middle features the phrase "Awareness of biases and openness to learning." The diagram includes a pink heart and the CAPA logo at the bottom.
General  /  October 8, 2024

Learning About Cultural Humility

On Friday, September 13, 2024, CAPA staff and board members gathered for a bi-annual DEIB Retreat. We were introduced to the idea of cultural humility and how... Read more: Learning About Cultural Humility
Image looks like the front page of a newspaper titled "The CAPA Chronicle." Headline reads "CAPA BOARD NAMES NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO DR. KRISTINA JONES" in bold bold text. The image also features a smiling professional headshot of Dr Jones wearing a pink suit and gold jewelry.
General  /  August 21, 2024

CAPA Announces New President and CEO Dr. Kristina Jones

We’re excited to announce that Dr. Kristina Jones has officially been named the new President and CEO of CAPA! Dr. Jones has been with us... Read more: CAPA Announces New President and CEO Dr. Kristina Jones
Annual Reports  /  August 2, 2024

2023 Annual Report

We are excited to highlight another year of transformative impact for children and families in our community. VIEW 2023 ANNUAL REPORT Read more: 2023 Annual Report
A photo of two adults reading a picture book to a child is at the top of the image. In the center is a white shape with blue writing in the center reading "Exploring Mental Health with Kids Through Stories and Activities." There are colorful blue and pink shapes around the white shape, including a pink CAPA heart. The CAPA logo is at the bottom of the image.
General  /  July 25, 2024

Exploring Mental Health with Children

Naming Feelings and Finding Calm Understanding mental health is important for kids and adults. It helps kids know their feelings, realize they are not alone,... Read more: Exploring Mental Health with Children
Children engaging in a craft activity at a table with various colored paper and crafting supplies. Text overlay reads, "Easy Activities to Do with Your Kids."
General  /  July 18, 2024

Resources for Easy, Kid-Friendly Activities

  Looking for fun and easy activities to do with the kids in your life this summer? We’ve got lots of suggestions! Check out the... Read more: Resources for Easy, Kid-Friendly Activities
A family is walking down a hiking trail in the woods. Overlay text says "Free Fun in Kansas City."
General  /  July 11, 2024

Free Fun in Kansas City

  Keeping kids busy during the summer can be challenging, but it’s a great time to build connections and make memories together! Here are some... Read more: Free Fun in Kansas City
A young girl and a young boy are seen happily folding and sorting laundry together in a bright, well-lit room. The girl, wearing a yellow striped long-sleeve shirt and green leggings, is placing folded towels into a large gray laundry hamper. The boy, dressed in a plaid shirt and dark pants, is holding a stack of green towels with white stars. Both children are smiling, indicating they are enjoying the chore. The room is tidy, with a light-colored carpet and furniture in the background.
General  /  July 2, 2024

Summertime Structure

Five Practical Tips to Balance Fun and Routine This Summer Summertime often brings fun activities like days by the pool, grilling outside, a trip to a... Read more: Summertime Structure
A collage of photos from the "Play Like a Kid! 2024" event shows adults engaging in various outdoor activities, including a three-legged race, group exercises, and team photos. Participants are smiling and having fun, wearing colorful outfits and event-themed T-shirts. The central image features a banner with cartoon children and the event's name and year. The event appears to be well-attended, with tents and an audience visible in the background.
Events  /  June 11, 2024

Play Like a Kid! 2024 Recap

This year’s Play Like a Kid! Field Day FUNdraiser was the best one yet!  The weather was perfect, the company was excellent, and it’s safe... Read more: Play Like a Kid! 2024 Recap
A timeline outlining the DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) initiatives from November 2020 to September 2024. Timeline Details: Nov. 2020: 3-part DEIB training for staff and interns Dec. 2020: DEIB training for board ...: Hiatus due to COVID Feb. 2023: DEIB journey re-launch Mar. 2023: First retreat Apr. 2023: DEIB committee formed Sept. 2023: Second retreat Oct. 2023: Committee drafted DEIB Statement Feb. 2024: Teams begin chart of work Sep. 2024: Third retreat
General  /  June 6, 2024

DEIB Update

We’re dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). To break it down, diversity is about celebrating and representing our differences; equity is making... Read more: DEIB Update

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