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CAPA awarded $10,000 from Menorah Heritage Foundation
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.… Continue Reading CAPA awarded $10,000 from Menorah Heritage Foundation
CAPA awarded $63,549 for its Family Support Services
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,… Continue Reading CAPA awarded $63,549 for its Family Support Services
CAPA awarded $110,638 from AmeriCorps to increase its program capacity
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… Continue Reading CAPA awarded $110,638 from AmeriCorps to increase its program capacity
2016 Annual Report
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… Continue Reading 2016 Annual Report
CAPA awarded $60,00 for its Counseling Program support staff
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… Continue Reading CAPA awarded $60,00 for its Counseling Program support staff
Agency video on the big screen
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… Continue Reading Agency video on the big screen
CAPA awarded $10,000 for its Family Support Services programs
CAPA is excited to announce that the Prime Health Foundation has awarded $10,000 to support its Family Support Services program. These funds will specifically support CAPA’s case managers in their efforts to best improve clients’ access to health care. On behalf of CAPA’s staff, Board of Directors, and the children and families we serve each day, we… Continue Reading CAPA awarded $10,000 for its Family Support Services programs
Join CAPA at the Independence St. Pat's Parade
We are fast approaching the 12th Annual Independence St. Pat’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 12. This is a community benefit for CAPA coordinated by a local attorney, Les Wight. It is a wonderful hometown event with parade attendance that ranges from 250-500 local children and individuals each year! We hope you’ll join us! If… Continue Reading Join CAPA at the Independence St. Pat's Parade
CAPA debuts new agency video
CAPA celebrated its 40th birthday in June 2015, and as part of the celebration, CAPA debuted its new agency video. This video highlights the important work we are doing each and every day, and spotlights just one child’s story out of thousands who have participated in CAPA’s programs and services. BIG thanks to Major Oak… Continue Reading CAPA debuts new agency video
Calling all Holiday HEROES!
There’s no denying that winter is here, and with Thanksgiving only a week away, we know the holiday season is upon us! While the holiday season is a time of joy and celebration for many, there are families dealing with anxiety, stress, and for some, the lasting effects of abuse. CAPA is working with these families… Continue Reading Calling all Holiday HEROES!