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‘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 can be stressful. Kids are off from school, holiday celebrations are underway, the weather is darker and gloomier–there’s a lot going on. For many, this time of year can also…
November 2024 CAPA Connections e-Newsletter
Our November 2024 CAPA Connections e-Newsletter is live! In this Issue: Chicken N Pickle Give Back Night Family Gratitude Practice Baskets of Hope … and more! Read our November 2024 CAPA Connections issue here Want to stay up to date on all things CAPA? Follow us on social and sign up for our emails…
October 2024 CAPA Connections e-Newsletter
Our October 2024 CAPA Connections e-Newsletter is live! In this Issue: Baskets of Hope Launch Get to Know our CEO Heartland Giving Award … and more! Read our October 2024 CAPA Connections issue here Want to stay up to date on all things CAPA? Follow us on social and sign up for our emails…
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 it differs from cultural competence. Cultural humility is an ongoing process of self-reflection and learning, where individuals acknowledge their own cultural biases and actively seek to understand and respect others’ cultural perspectives.…
September 2024 CAPA Connections e-Newsletter
Our September 2024 CAPA Connections e-Newsletter is live! In this Issue: CEO Announcement Baby Safety Month Giving Tuesday Preview … and more! Read our September 2024 CAPA Connections issue here Want to stay up to date on all things CAPA? Follow us on social and sign up for our emails here! Facebook | Instagram…
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 for more than 13 years and has been serving as our Interim President and CEO since June 2024. After a thorough 10-week search by our Executive Search Committee, they knew…
August 2024 CAPA Connections e-Newsletter
Our August 2024 CAPA Connections e-Newsletter is live! In this Issue: Back to School Connect with Kids Community partnership highlight: Independence Uncorked Wine Festival … and more! Read our August 2024 CAPA Connections issue here Want to stay up to date on all things CAPA? Follow us on social and sign up for our…
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, and learn how to handle emotions in a healthy way. By talking about feelings and having ways to cope, children can grow up feeling stronger and more confident. One way…
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 full post on our Instagram or Facebook. Homemade Salt Dough Recipe Printable Coping Skills Menu Printable Puzzles: Rectangle Option 1 Rectangle Option 2 Heart Option 1 Heart Option 2 Where…
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 fun free activities in Kansas City, including incredible museums, nature adventures, and opportunities to get creative. Check out the full post on our Instagram or Facebook. Kaleidoscope Kauffman Memorial Gardens…